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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.81, 3,483.69 and 2,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.81, 3,483.69 and 2,440.19 is: 3,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.81 : 3,483.69 = 2,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.81/3,483.69 = 2,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.81x = 3,483.69 × 2,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.81x = 8,500,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500,865.50/2,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.60

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