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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.36, 3,304.44 and 2,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.36, 3,304.44 and 2,105.16 is: 2,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.36 : 3,304.44 = 2,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.36/3,304.44 = 2,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.36x = 3,304.44 × 2,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.36x = 6,956,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,374.91/2,400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.05

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