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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.28, 3,327.42 and 2,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.28, 3,327.42 and 2,106.24 is: 2,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.28 : 3,327.42 = 2,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.28/3,327.42 = 2,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.28x = 3,327.42 × 2,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.28x = 7,008,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,345.10/2,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.27

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