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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.16, 3,352.59 and 2,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.16, 3,352.59 and 2,300.94 is: 3,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.16 : 3,352.59 = 2,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.16/3,352.59 = 2,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.16x = 3,352.59 × 2,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.16x = 7,714,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,108.43/2,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.71

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