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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.32, 3,351.36 and 2,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.32, 3,351.36 and 2,388.64 is: 3,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.32 : 3,351.36 = 2,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.32/3,351.36 = 2,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.32x = 3,351.36 × 2,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.32x = 8,005,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,192.55/2,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.46

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