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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.66, 3,358.44 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.66, 3,358.44 and 2,368.44 is: 3,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.66 : 3,358.44 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.66/3,358.44 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.66x = 3,358.44 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.66x = 7,954,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,263.63/2,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.47

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