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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.44, 3,627.33 and 2,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.44, 3,627.33 and 2,364.48 is: 3,527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.44 : 3,627.33 = 2,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.44/3,627.33 = 2,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.44x = 3,627.33 × 2,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.44x = 8,576,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,576,749.24/2,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.44

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