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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.28, 3,380.70 and 2,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.28, 3,380.70 and 2,327.16 is: 3,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.28 : 3,380.70 = 2,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.28/3,380.70 = 2,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.28x = 3,380.70 × 2,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.28x = 7,867,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,429.81/2,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.83

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