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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.28, 3,292.15 and 2,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.28, 3,292.15 and 2,357.54 is: 3,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.28 : 3,292.15 = 2,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.28/3,292.15 = 2,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.28x = 3,292.15 × 2,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.28x = 7,761,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,375.31/2,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.18

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