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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.44, 3,813.38 and 2,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.44, 3,813.38 and 2,249.74 is: 3,377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.44 : 3,813.38 = 2,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.44/3,813.38 = 2,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.44x = 3,813.38 × 2,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.44x = 8,579,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,083.21/2,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.01

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