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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.92, 3,350.52 and 2,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.92, 3,350.52 and 2,267.76 is: 3,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.92 : 3,350.52 = 2,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.92/3,350.52 = 2,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.92x = 3,350.52 × 2,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.92x = 7,598,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,175.24/2,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.35

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