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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.56, 3,425.62 and 2,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.56, 3,425.62 and 2,464.24 is: 3,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.56 : 3,425.62 = 2,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.56/3,425.62 = 2,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.56x = 3,425.62 × 2,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.56x = 8,441,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,441,549.83/2,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.47

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