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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.68, 3,355.14 and 2,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.68, 3,355.14 and 2,202.28 is: 3,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.68 : 3,355.14 = 2,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.68/3,355.14 = 2,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.68x = 3,355.14 × 2,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.68x = 7,388,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,388,957.72/2,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.37

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