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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.04, 3,362.33 and 2,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.04, 3,362.33 and 2,312.73 is: 3,193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.04 : 3,362.33 = 2,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.04/3,362.33 = 2,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.04x = 3,362.33 × 2,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.04x = 7,776,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,161.46/2,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.44

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