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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.16, 3,389.94 and 2,339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.16, 3,389.94 and 2,339.04 is: 3,220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.16 : 3,389.94 = 2,339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.16/3,389.94 = 2,339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.16x = 3,389.94 × 2,339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.16x = 7,929,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,929,205.26/2,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.43

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