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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.92, 3,653.24 and 2,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.92, 3,653.24 and 2,344.16 is: 3,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.92 : 3,653.24 = 2,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.92/3,653.24 = 2,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.92x = 3,653.24 × 2,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.92x = 8,563,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,779.08/2,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.95

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