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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.88, 5,241.44 and 2,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.88, 5,241.44 and 2,034.92 is: 3,048.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.88 : 5,241.44 = 2,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.88/5,241.44 = 2,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.88x = 5,241.44 × 2,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.88x = 10,665,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,665,911.08/3,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.38

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