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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.56, 3,397.38 and 2,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.56, 3,397.38 and 2,350.84 is: 3,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.56 : 3,397.38 = 2,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.56/3,397.38 = 2,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.56x = 3,397.38 × 2,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.56x = 7,986,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,685.05/2,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.56

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