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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.24, 4,089.10 and 2,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.24, 4,089.10 and 2,434 is: 3,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.24 : 4,089.10 = 2,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.24/4,089.10 = 2,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.24x = 4,089.10 × 2,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.24x = 9,952,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,952,869.40/2,716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.21

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