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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.24, 3,817.38 and 2,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.24, 3,817.38 and 2,335.40 is: 3,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.24 : 3,817.38 = 2,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.24/3,817.38 = 2,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.24x = 3,817.38 × 2,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.24x = 8,915,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915,109.25/2,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.16

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