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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.72, 3,437.84 and 2,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.72, 3,437.84 and 2,262.32 is: 3,115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.72 : 3,437.84 = 2,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.72/3,437.84 = 2,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.72x = 3,437.84 × 2,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.72x = 7,777,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,494.19/2,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.08

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