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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.69, 3,348.36 and 2,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.69, 3,348.36 and 2,334.42 is: 3,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.69 : 3,348.36 = 2,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.69/3,348.36 = 2,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.69x = 3,348.36 × 2,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.69x = 7,816,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,478.55/2,424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.70

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