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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.74, 3,472.54 and 2,439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.74, 3,472.54 and 2,439.98 is: 3,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.74 : 3,472.54 = 2,439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.74/3,472.54 = 2,439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.74x = 3,472.54 × 2,439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.74x = 8,472,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,930.91/2,534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.72

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