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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.32, 3,692.25 and 2,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.32, 3,692.25 and 2,318.76 is: 3,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.32 : 3,692.25 = 2,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.32/3,692.25 = 2,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.32x = 3,692.25 × 2,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.32x = 8,561,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,441.61/2,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.39

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