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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.44, 3,374.44 and 2,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.44, 3,374.44 and 2,394.12 is: 3,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.44 : 3,374.44 = 2,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.44/3,374.44 = 2,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.44x = 3,374.44 × 2,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.44x = 8,078,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,814.29/2,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.19

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