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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.58, 4,235.51 and 2,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.58, 4,235.51 and 2,444.91 is: 3,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.58 : 4,235.51 = 2,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.58/4,235.51 = 2,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.58x = 4,235.51 × 2,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.58x = 10,355,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,440.75/3,074.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.08

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