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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.19, 3,347.36 and 1,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.19, 3,347.36 and 1,976.13 is: 2,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.19 : 3,347.36 = 1,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.19/3,347.36 = 1,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.19x = 3,347.36 × 1,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.19x = 6,614,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614,808.64/2,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.67

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