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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.92, 3,664.38 and 2,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.92, 3,664.38 and 2,077.16 is: 3,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.92 : 3,664.38 = 2,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.92/3,664.38 = 2,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.92x = 3,664.38 × 2,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.92x = 7,611,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,503.56/2,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.74

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