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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.11, 3,580.74 and 2,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.11, 3,580.74 and 2,296.62 is: 3,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.11 : 3,580.74 = 2,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.11/3,580.74 = 2,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.11x = 3,580.74 × 2,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.11x = 8,223,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,599.10/2,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.92

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