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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.06, 3,354.62 and 2,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.06, 3,354.62 and 2,247.50 is: 3,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.06 : 3,354.62 = 2,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.06/3,354.62 = 2,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.06x = 3,354.62 × 2,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.06x = 7,539,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,508.45/2,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.05

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