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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.44, 4,002.41 and 2,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.44, 4,002.41 and 2,504.74 is: 3,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.44 : 4,002.41 = 2,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.44/4,002.41 = 2,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.44x = 4,002.41 × 2,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.44x = 10,025,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,000.18/2,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.18

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