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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.00, 3,317.85 and 2,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.00, 3,317.85 and 2,376.26 is: 3,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.00 : 3,317.85 = 2,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.00/3,317.85 = 2,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.00x = 3,317.85 × 2,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.00x = 7,884,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,884,070.09/2,420.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.88

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