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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.86, 3,349.52 and 2,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.86, 3,349.52 and 2,064.89 is: 2,853.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.86 : 3,349.52 = 2,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.86/3,349.52 = 2,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.86x = 3,349.52 × 2,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.86x = 6,916,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916,388.40/2,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.46

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