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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.32, 3,707.76 and 2,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.32, 3,707.76 and 2,422.24 is: 3,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.32 : 3,707.76 = 2,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.32/3,707.76 = 2,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.32x = 3,707.76 × 2,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.32x = 8,981,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981,084.58/2,684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.76

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