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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.24, 3,347.70 and 2,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.24, 3,347.70 and 2,058.88 is: 2,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.24 : 3,347.70 = 2,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.24/3,347.70 = 2,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.24x = 3,347.70 × 2,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.24x = 6,892,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,512.58/2,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.48

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