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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.82, 4,270.24 and 2,504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.82, 4,270.24 and 2,504.33 is: 3,455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.82 : 4,270.24 = 2,504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.82/4,270.24 = 2,504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.82x = 4,270.24 × 2,504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.82x = 10,694,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,694,090.14/3,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.48

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