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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.80, 3,314.82 and 2,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.80, 3,314.82 and 2,405.80 is: 3,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.80 : 3,314.82 = 2,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.80/3,314.82 = 2,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.80x = 3,314.82 × 2,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.80x = 7,974,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,793.96/2,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.82

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