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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.80, 3,330.24 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.80, 3,330.24 and 2,093.76 is: 2,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.80 : 3,330.24 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.80/3,330.24 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.80x = 3,330.24 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.80x = 6,972,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,723.30/2,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.40

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