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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.35, 3,386.06 and 2,291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.35, 3,386.06 and 2,291.68 is: 3,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.35 : 3,386.06 = 2,291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.35/3,386.06 = 2,291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.35x = 3,386.06 × 2,291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.35x = 7,759,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,765.98/2,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.21

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