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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.95, 3,355.16 and 2,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.95, 3,355.16 and 2,404.75 is: 3,324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.95 : 3,355.16 = 2,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.95/3,355.16 = 2,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.95x = 3,355.16 × 2,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.95x = 8,068,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,305.11/2,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.47

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