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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.85, 4,493.88 and 2,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.85, 4,493.88 and 2,507.49 is: 3,462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.85 : 4,493.88 = 2,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.85/4,493.88 = 2,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.85x = 4,493.88 × 2,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.85x = 11,268,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268,359.16/3,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.02

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