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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.32, 3,655.28 and 2,240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.32, 3,655.28 and 2,240.04 is: 3,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.32 : 3,655.28 = 2,240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.32/3,655.28 = 2,240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.32x = 3,655.28 × 2,240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.32x = 8,187,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,973.41/2,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.54

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