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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.24, 3,301.52 and 2,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.24, 3,301.52 and 2,345.80 is: 3,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.24 : 3,301.52 = 2,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.24/3,301.52 = 2,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.24x = 3,301.52 × 2,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.24x = 7,744,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,705.62/2,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.02

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