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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.42, 3,360.69 and 2,384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.42, 3,360.69 and 2,384.10 is: 3,280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.42 : 3,360.69 = 2,384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.42/3,360.69 = 2,384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.42x = 3,360.69 × 2,384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.42x = 8,012,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,221.03/2,442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.44

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