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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.18, 3,312.01 and 2,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.18, 3,312.01 and 2,004.42 is: 2,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.18 : 3,312.01 = 2,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.18/3,312.01 = 2,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.18x = 3,312.01 × 2,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.18x = 6,638,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,659.08/2,402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.60

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