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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.38, 4,206.83 and 2,423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.38, 4,206.83 and 2,423.99 is: 3,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.38 : 4,206.83 = 2,423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.38/4,206.83 = 2,423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.38x = 4,206.83 × 2,423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.38x = 10,197,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,197,280.70/3,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.86

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