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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.30, 3,432.09 and 2,112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.30, 3,432.09 and 2,112.69 is: 2,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.30 : 3,432.09 = 2,112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.30/3,432.09 = 2,112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.30x = 3,432.09 × 2,112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.30x = 7,250,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,942.22/2,488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.01

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