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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.20, 3,334.68 and 2,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.20, 3,334.68 and 2,350.32 is: 3,243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.20 : 3,334.68 = 2,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.20/3,334.68 = 2,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.20x = 3,334.68 × 2,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.20x = 7,837,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,565.10/2,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.76

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