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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.70, 3,322.90 and 2,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.70, 3,322.90 and 2,379.96 is: 3,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.70 : 3,322.90 = 2,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.70/3,322.90 = 2,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.70x = 3,322.90 × 2,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.70x = 7,908,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,369.08/2,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.93

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