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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.47, 3,328.35 and 2,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.47, 3,328.35 and 2,341.99 is: 3,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.47 : 3,328.35 = 2,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.47/3,328.35 = 2,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.47x = 3,328.35 × 2,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.47x = 7,794,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,962.42/2,429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.50

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