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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.52, 3,449.39 and 2,351.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.52, 3,449.39 and 2,351.43 is: 3,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.52 : 3,449.39 = 2,351.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.52/3,449.39 = 2,351.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.52x = 3,449.39 × 2,351.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.52x = 8,110,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,987.37/2,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.54

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