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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.12, 3,322.32 and 2,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.12, 3,322.32 and 2,055.18 is: 2,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.12 : 3,322.32 = 2,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.12/3,322.32 = 2,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.12x = 3,322.32 × 2,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.12x = 6,827,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,965.62/2,409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.22

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