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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.44, 3,340.50 and 2,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.44, 3,340.50 and 2,103.08 is: 2,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.44 : 3,340.50 = 2,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.44/3,340.50 = 2,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.44x = 3,340.50 × 2,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.44x = 7,025,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,338.74/2,418.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.91

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