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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.18, 3,347.12 and 2,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.18, 3,347.12 and 2,005.22 is: 2,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.18 : 3,347.12 = 2,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.18/3,347.12 = 2,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.18x = 3,347.12 × 2,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.18x = 6,711,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,711.97/2,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.80

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