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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.22, 3,279.74 and 2,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.22, 3,279.74 and 2,024.90 is: 2,790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.22 : 3,279.74 = 2,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.22/3,279.74 = 2,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.22x = 3,279.74 × 2,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.22x = 6,641,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,145.53/2,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.14

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