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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.48, 3,343.44 and 2,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.48, 3,343.44 and 2,341.48 is: 3,231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.48 : 3,343.44 = 2,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.48/3,343.44 = 2,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.48x = 3,343.44 × 2,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.48x = 7,828,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,597.89/2,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.65

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