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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.70, 3,602.55 and 2,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.70, 3,602.55 and 2,369.30 is: 3,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.70 : 3,602.55 = 2,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.70/3,602.55 = 2,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.70x = 3,602.55 × 2,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.70x = 8,535,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,521.72/2,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.95

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