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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.65, 3,650.40 and 2,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.65, 3,650.40 and 2,328.30 is: 3,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.65 : 3,650.40 = 2,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.65/3,650.40 = 2,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.65x = 3,650.40 × 2,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.65x = 8,499,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,226.32/2,437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.65

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