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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.12, 3,326.40 and 2,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.12, 3,326.40 and 2,058.24 is: 2,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.12 : 3,326.40 = 2,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.12/3,326.40 = 2,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.12x = 3,326.40 × 2,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.12x = 6,846,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,846,529.54/2,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.39

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