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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.36, 3,478.84 and 2,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.36, 3,478.84 and 2,444.60 is: 3,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.36 : 3,478.84 = 2,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.36/3,478.84 = 2,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.36x = 3,478.84 × 2,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.36x = 8,504,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,372.26/2,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.02

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