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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.92, 3,407.95 and 2,412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.92, 3,407.95 and 2,412.84 is: 3,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.92 : 3,407.95 = 2,412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.92/3,407.95 = 2,412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.92x = 3,407.95 × 2,412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.92x = 8,222,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,838.08/2,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.09

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