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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.48, 3,501.24 and 2,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.48, 3,501.24 and 2,120.32 is: 3,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.48 : 3,501.24 = 2,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.48/3,501.24 = 2,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.48x = 3,501.24 × 2,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.48x = 7,423,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,749.20/2,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.72

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