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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.42, 3,342.21 and 2,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.42, 3,342.21 and 2,274.40 is: 3,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.42 : 3,342.21 = 2,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.42/3,342.21 = 2,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.42x = 3,342.21 × 2,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.42x = 7,601,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,540.27/2,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.29

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