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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.88, 3,480.48 and 2,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.88, 3,480.48 and 2,036.88 is: 3,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.88 : 3,480.48 = 2,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.88/3,480.48 = 2,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.88x = 3,480.48 × 2,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.88x = 7,089,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,320.10/2,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.33

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