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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.10, 3,607.05 and 2,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.10, 3,607.05 and 2,336.30 is: 3,509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.10 : 3,607.05 = 2,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.10/3,607.05 = 2,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.10x = 3,607.05 × 2,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.10x = 8,427,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,150.92/2,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.70

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