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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.68, 3,473.82 and 2,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.68, 3,473.82 and 2,440.92 is: 3,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.68 : 3,473.82 = 2,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.68/3,473.82 = 2,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.68x = 3,473.82 × 2,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.68x = 8,479,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,325.87/2,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.01

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