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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.20, 3,371.64 and 2,332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.20, 3,371.64 and 2,332.41 is: 3,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.20 : 3,371.64 = 2,332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.20/3,371.64 = 2,332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.20x = 3,371.64 × 2,332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.20x = 7,864,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,046.85/2,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.75

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