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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.48, 4,095.52 and 2,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.48, 4,095.52 and 2,432.32 is: 3,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.48 : 4,095.52 = 2,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.48/4,095.52 = 2,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.48x = 4,095.52 × 2,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.48x = 9,961,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,615.21/2,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.64

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