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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.16, 3,361.09 and 2,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.16, 3,361.09 and 2,431.88 is: 3,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.16 : 3,361.09 = 2,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.16/3,361.09 = 2,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.16x = 3,361.09 × 2,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.16x = 8,173,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,767.55/2,449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.38

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