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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.46, 3,661.11 and 2,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.46, 3,661.11 and 2,352.33 is: 3,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.46 : 3,661.11 = 2,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.46/3,661.11 = 2,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.46x = 3,661.11 × 2,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.46x = 8,612,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,138.89/2,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.57

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