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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.24, 3,647.70 and 2,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.24, 3,647.70 and 2,328.20 is: 3,487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.24 : 3,647.70 = 2,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.24/3,647.70 = 2,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.24x = 3,647.70 × 2,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.24x = 8,492,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,575.14/2,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.37

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