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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.59, 3,320.03 and 2,377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.59, 3,320.03 and 2,377.85 is: 3,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.59 : 3,320.03 = 2,377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.59/3,320.03 = 2,377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.59x = 3,320.03 × 2,377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.59x = 7,894,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,894,547.58/2,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.06

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