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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.41, 4,144.80 and 2,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.41, 4,144.80 and 2,328.69 is: 3,214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.41 : 4,144.80 = 2,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.41/4,144.80 = 2,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.41x = 4,144.80 × 2,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.41x = 9,651,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,954.31/3,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.74

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