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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.46, 3,653.65 and 2,032.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.46, 3,653.65 and 2,032.15 is: 3,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.46 : 3,653.65 = 2,032.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.46/3,653.65 = 2,032.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.46x = 3,653.65 × 2,032.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.46x = 7,424,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,764.85/2,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.87

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