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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.60, 3,643.20 and 2,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.60, 3,643.20 and 2,291.20 is: 3,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.60 : 3,643.20 = 2,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.60/3,643.20 = 2,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.60x = 3,643.20 × 2,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.60x = 8,347,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,299.84/2,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.02

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