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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.48, 3,340.38 and 2,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.48, 3,340.38 and 2,170.36 is: 2,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.48 : 3,340.38 = 2,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.48/3,340.38 = 2,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.48x = 3,340.38 × 2,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.48x = 7,249,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,827.14/2,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.44

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