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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.52, 3,604.32 and 2,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.52, 3,604.32 and 2,314.44 is: 3,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.52 : 3,604.32 = 2,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.52/3,604.32 = 2,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.52x = 3,604.32 × 2,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.52x = 8,341,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,982.38/2,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.85

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