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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.02, 3,340.07 and 2,344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.02, 3,340.07 and 2,344.01 is: 3,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.02 : 3,340.07 = 2,344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.02/3,340.07 = 2,344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.02x = 3,340.07 × 2,344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.02x = 7,829,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,154.11/2,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.29

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