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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.28, 3,379.32 and 2,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.28, 3,379.32 and 2,326.16 is: 3,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.28 : 3,379.32 = 2,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.28/3,379.32 = 2,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.28x = 3,379.32 × 2,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.28x = 7,860,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,839.01/2,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.45

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