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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.16, 3,359.72 and 2,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.16, 3,359.72 and 2,430.88 is: 3,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.16 : 3,359.72 = 2,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.16/3,359.72 = 2,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.16x = 3,359.72 × 2,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.16x = 8,167,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,076.15/2,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.01

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