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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.54, 3,456.09 and 1,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.54, 3,456.09 and 1,442.24 is: 1,990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.54 : 3,456.09 = 1,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.54/3,456.09 = 1,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.54x = 3,456.09 × 1,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.54x = 4,984,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,511.24/2,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.19

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