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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.67, 5,242.47 and 2,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.67, 5,242.47 and 2,443.44 is: 3,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.67 : 5,242.47 = 2,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.67/5,242.47 = 2,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.67x = 5,242.47 × 2,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.67x = 12,809,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,670.39/3,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.30

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