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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.04, 3,347.82 and 2,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.04, 3,347.82 and 2,332.56 is: 3,226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.04 : 3,347.82 = 2,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.04/3,347.82 = 2,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.04x = 3,347.82 × 2,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.04x = 7,808,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,991.02/2,420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.80

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