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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.08, 3,351.60 and 2,178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.08, 3,351.60 and 2,178.96 is: 3,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.08 : 3,351.60 = 2,178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.08/3,351.60 = 2,178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.08x = 3,351.60 × 2,178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.08x = 7,303,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,002.34/2,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.73

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