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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.74, 3,473.91 and 2,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.74, 3,473.91 and 2,440.98 is: 3,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.74 : 3,473.91 = 2,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.74/3,473.91 = 2,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.74x = 3,473.91 × 2,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.74x = 8,479,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,744.83/2,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.09

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