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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.56, 3,317.22 and 2,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.56, 3,317.22 and 2,375.82 is: 3,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.56 : 3,317.22 = 2,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.56/3,317.22 = 2,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.56x = 3,317.22 × 2,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.56x = 7,881,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,117.62/2,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.25

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