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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.02, 3,345.16 and 1,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.02, 3,345.16 and 1,376.10 is: 1,899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.02 : 3,345.16 = 1,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.02/3,345.16 = 1,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.02x = 3,345.16 × 1,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.02x = 4,603,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,274.68/2,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.03

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