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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.40, 3,273.44 and 2,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.40, 3,273.44 and 2,382.80 is: 3,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.40 : 3,273.44 = 2,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.40/3,273.44 = 2,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.40x = 3,273.44 × 2,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.40x = 7,799,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,952.83/2,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.03

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