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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.58, 3,350.93 and 2,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.58, 3,350.93 and 2,079.30 is: 2,861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.58 : 3,350.93 = 2,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.58/3,350.93 = 2,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.58x = 3,350.93 × 2,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.58x = 6,967,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,588.75/2,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.93

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