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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.13, 3,647.25 and 2,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.13, 3,647.25 and 2,040.30 is: 3,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.13 : 3,647.25 = 2,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.13/3,647.25 = 2,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.13x = 3,647.25 × 2,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.13x = 7,441,484.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,484.18/2,432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.66

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