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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.68, 3,343.38 and 2,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.68, 3,343.38 and 2,053.16 is: 2,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.68 : 3,343.38 = 2,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.68/3,343.38 = 2,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.68x = 3,343.38 × 2,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.68x = 6,864,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,864,494.08/2,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.09

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