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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.60, 3,642.30 and 2,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.60, 3,642.30 and 2,326.20 is: 3,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.60 : 3,642.30 = 2,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.60/3,642.30 = 2,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.60x = 3,642.30 × 2,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.60x = 8,472,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,718.26/2,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.48

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