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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.70, 3,415.50 and 2,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.70, 3,415.50 and 2,432.70 is: 3,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.70 : 3,415.50 = 2,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.70/3,415.50 = 2,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.70x = 3,415.50 × 2,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.70x = 8,308,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,308,886.85/2,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.50

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