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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.96, 3,349.38 and 2,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.96, 3,349.38 and 2,117.08 is: 2,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.96 : 3,349.38 = 2,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.96/3,349.38 = 2,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.96x = 3,349.38 × 2,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.96x = 7,090,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,905.41/2,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.93

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