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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.24, 3,295.24 and 2,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.24, 3,295.24 and 2,357.44 is: 3,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.24 : 3,295.24 = 2,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.24/3,295.24 = 2,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.24x = 3,295.24 × 2,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.24x = 7,768,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,330.59/2,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.02

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