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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.26, 4,115.42 and 2,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.26, 4,115.42 and 2,424.36 is: 3,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.26 : 4,115.42 = 2,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.26/4,115.42 = 2,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.26x = 4,115.42 × 2,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.26x = 9,977,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,977,259.63/2,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.42

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