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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.42, 3,355.57 and 2,338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.42, 3,355.57 and 2,338.11 is: 3,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.42 : 3,355.57 = 2,338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.42/3,355.57 = 2,338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.42x = 3,355.57 × 2,338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.42x = 7,845,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,685.93/2,432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.47

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