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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.68, 3,345.66 and 2,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.68, 3,345.66 and 2,071.32 is: 2,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.68 : 3,345.66 = 2,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.68/3,345.66 = 2,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.68x = 3,345.66 × 2,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.68x = 6,929,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,932.47/2,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.44

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