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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.24, 3,453.98 and 2,220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.24, 3,453.98 and 2,220.98 is: 3,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.24 : 3,453.98 = 2,220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.24/3,453.98 = 2,220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.24x = 3,453.98 × 2,220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.24x = 7,671,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,220.50/2,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.29

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