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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.04, 3,623.47 and 2,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.04, 3,623.47 and 2,292.66 is: 3,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.04 : 3,623.47 = 2,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.04/3,623.47 = 2,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.04x = 3,623.47 × 2,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.04x = 8,307,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,379.00/2,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.22

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