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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.85, 4,380.80 and 2,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.85, 4,380.80 and 2,424.14 is: 3,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.85 : 4,380.80 = 2,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.85/4,380.80 = 2,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.85x = 4,380.80 × 2,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.85x = 10,619,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619,672.51/3,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.10

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