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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.04, 3,346.44 and 2,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.04, 3,346.44 and 2,331.56 is: 3,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.04 : 3,346.44 = 2,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.04/3,346.44 = 2,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.04x = 3,346.44 × 2,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.04x = 7,802,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,425.65/2,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.42

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