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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.86, 3,438.19 and 2,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.86, 3,438.19 and 2,218.84 is: 3,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.86 : 3,438.19 = 2,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.86/3,438.19 = 2,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.86x = 3,438.19 × 2,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.86x = 7,628,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,793.50/2,504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.60

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