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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.36, 4,216.44 and 2,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.36, 4,216.44 and 2,430.96 is: 3,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.36 : 4,216.44 = 2,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.36/4,216.44 = 2,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.36x = 4,216.44 × 2,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.36x = 10,249,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249,996.98/3,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.47

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