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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.06, 3,378.25 and 2,381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.06, 3,378.25 and 2,381.90 is: 3,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.06 : 3,378.25 = 2,381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.06/3,378.25 = 2,381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.06x = 3,378.25 × 2,381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.06x = 8,046,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046,653.68/2,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.28

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