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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432, 3,664.88 and 2,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432, 3,664.88 and 2,030.24 is: 3,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432 : 3,664.88 = 2,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432/3,664.88 = 2,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432x = 3,664.88 × 2,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432x = 7,440,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,585.97/2,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.45

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