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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.76, 3,350.60 and 2,351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.76, 3,350.60 and 2,351.22 is: 3,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.76 : 3,350.60 = 2,351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.76/3,350.60 = 2,351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.76x = 3,350.60 × 2,351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.76x = 7,877,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,997.73/2,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.97

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