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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.47, 3,348.11 and 2,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.47, 3,348.11 and 2,089.76 is: 2,885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.47 : 3,348.11 = 2,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.47/3,348.11 = 2,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.47x = 3,348.11 × 2,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.47x = 6,996,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,759.95/2,424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.89

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