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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.55, 3,374.63 and 2,394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.55, 3,374.63 and 2,394.23 is: 3,294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.55 : 3,374.63 = 2,394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.55/3,374.63 = 2,394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.55x = 3,374.63 × 2,394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.55x = 8,079,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,629.50/2,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.39

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