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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.32, 3,635.16 and 2,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.32, 3,635.16 and 2,292.10 is: 3,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.32 : 3,635.16 = 2,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.32/3,635.16 = 2,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.32x = 3,635.16 × 2,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.32x = 8,332,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,150.24/2,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.32

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