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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.69, 3,343.14 and 2,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.69, 3,343.14 and 2,026.89 is: 2,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.69 : 3,343.14 = 2,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.69/3,343.14 = 2,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.69x = 3,343.14 × 2,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.69x = 6,776,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776,177.03/2,424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.66

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