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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.48, 3,367.23 and 2,111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.48, 3,367.23 and 2,111.43 is: 2,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.48 : 3,367.23 = 2,111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.48/3,367.23 = 2,111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.48x = 3,367.23 × 2,111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.48x = 7,109,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,670.44/2,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.42

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