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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.89, 3,317.69 and 2,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.89, 3,317.69 and 2,376.15 is: 3,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.89 : 3,317.69 = 2,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.89/3,317.69 = 2,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.89x = 3,317.69 × 2,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.89x = 7,883,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,883,317.21/2,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.72

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