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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.44, 3,362.70 and 2,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.44, 3,362.70 and 2,423.04 is: 3,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.44 : 3,362.70 = 2,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.44/3,362.70 = 2,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.44x = 3,362.70 × 2,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.44x = 8,147,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,956.61/2,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.33

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