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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.82, 3,351.89 and 2,380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.82, 3,351.89 and 2,380.10 is: 3,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.82 : 3,351.89 = 2,380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.82/3,351.89 = 2,380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.82x = 3,351.89 × 2,380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.82x = 7,977,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,833.39/2,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.43

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