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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.82, 3,356.76 and 2,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.82, 3,356.76 and 2,102.54 is: 2,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.82 : 3,356.76 = 2,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.82/3,356.76 = 2,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.82x = 3,356.76 × 2,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.82x = 7,057,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,722.17/2,434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.66

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