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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.49, 3,318.37 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.49, 3,318.37 and 2,327.94 is: 3,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.49 : 3,318.37 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.49/3,318.37 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.49x = 3,318.37 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.49x = 7,724,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,960.44/2,404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.73

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