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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.39, 4,088.43 and 2,432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.39, 4,088.43 and 2,432.35 is: 3,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.39 : 4,088.43 = 2,432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.39/4,088.43 = 2,432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.39x = 4,088.43 × 2,432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.39x = 9,944,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,944,492.71/2,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.52

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