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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.02, 3,289.66 and 2,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.02, 3,289.66 and 2,304.74 is: 3,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.02 : 3,289.66 = 2,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.02/3,289.66 = 2,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.02x = 3,289.66 × 2,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.02x = 7,581,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,788.78/2,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.93

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