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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.56, 3,356.82 and 2,320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.56, 3,356.82 and 2,320.92 is: 3,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.56 : 3,356.82 = 2,320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.56/3,356.82 = 2,320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.56x = 3,356.82 × 2,320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.56x = 7,790,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,910.67/2,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.19

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