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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.92, 3,314.48 and 2,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.92, 3,314.48 and 2,152.40 is: 2,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.92 : 3,314.48 = 2,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.92/3,314.48 = 2,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.92x = 3,314.48 × 2,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.92x = 7,134,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,086.75/2,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.16

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