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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.14, 3,367.86 and 2,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.14, 3,367.86 and 2,434.28 is: 3,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.14 : 3,367.86 = 2,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.14/3,367.86 = 2,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.14x = 3,367.86 × 2,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.14x = 8,198,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,314.24/2,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.15

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