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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.82, 3,346.42 and 1,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.82, 3,346.42 and 1,376.95 is: 1,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.82 : 3,346.42 = 1,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.82/3,346.42 = 1,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.82x = 3,346.42 × 1,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.82x = 4,607,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,836.29/2,424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.28

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