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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.89, 3,652.24 and 2,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.89, 3,652.24 and 2,236.54 is: 3,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.89 : 3,652.24 = 2,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.89/3,652.24 = 2,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.89x = 3,652.24 × 2,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.89x = 8,168,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,168,362.60/2,431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.86

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