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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.95, 3,350.40 and 2,113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.95, 3,350.40 and 2,113.77 is: 2,910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.95 : 3,350.40 = 2,113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.95/3,350.40 = 2,113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.95x = 3,350.40 × 2,113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.95x = 7,081,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,967.08/2,432.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.86

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