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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.60, 3,645.30 and 2,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.60, 3,645.30 and 2,339.60 is: 3,510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.60 : 3,645.30 = 2,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.60/3,645.30 = 2,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.60x = 3,645.30 × 2,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.60x = 8,528,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,543.88/2,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.27

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