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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.34, 3,322.41 and 2,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.34, 3,322.41 and 2,112.72 is: 2,914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.34 : 3,322.41 = 2,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.34/3,322.41 = 2,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.34x = 3,322.41 × 2,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.34x = 7,019,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,322.06/2,408.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.59

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