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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.88, 3,347.46 and 2,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.88, 3,347.46 and 2,377.60 is: 3,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.88 : 3,347.46 = 2,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.88/3,347.46 = 2,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.88x = 3,347.46 × 2,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.88x = 7,958,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958,912.53/2,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.40

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