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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.48, 3,591.45 and 2,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.48, 3,591.45 and 2,394.30 is: 3,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.48 : 3,591.45 = 2,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.48/3,591.45 = 2,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.48x = 3,591.45 × 2,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.48x = 8,599,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,008.74/2,400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.20

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