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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.40, 3,651.60 and 2,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.40, 3,651.60 and 2,232.80 is: 3,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.40 : 3,651.60 = 2,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.40/3,651.60 = 2,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.40x = 3,651.60 × 2,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.40x = 8,153,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,292.48/2,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.20

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