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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.72, 3,576.26 and 2,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.72, 3,576.26 and 2,328.20 is: 3,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.72 : 3,576.26 = 2,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.72/3,576.26 = 2,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.72x = 3,576.26 × 2,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.72x = 8,326,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,248.53/2,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.23

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