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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.35, 3,394.92 and 2,379.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.35, 3,394.92 and 2,379.99 is: 3,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.35 : 3,394.92 = 2,379.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.35/3,394.92 = 2,379.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.35x = 3,394.92 × 2,379.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.35x = 8,079,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,875.65/2,461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.70

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