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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.97, 3,626.37 and 2,290.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.97, 3,626.37 and 2,290.95 is: 3,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.97 : 3,626.37 = 2,290.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.97/3,626.37 = 2,290.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.97x = 3,626.37 × 2,290.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.97x = 8,307,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,832.35/2,432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.69

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