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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.67, 3,344.30 and 2,051.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.67, 3,344.30 and 2,051.57 is: 2,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.67 : 3,344.30 = 2,051.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.67/3,344.30 = 2,051.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.67x = 3,344.30 × 2,051.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.67x = 6,861,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,072.30/2,422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.03

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