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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.15, 3,370.55 and 2,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.15, 3,370.55 and 2,403.34 is: 3,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.15 : 3,370.55 = 2,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.15/3,370.55 = 2,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.15x = 3,370.55 × 2,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.15x = 8,100,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,557.19/2,426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.85

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