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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.31, 3,606.95 and 1,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.31, 3,606.95 and 1,364.81 is: 2,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.31 : 3,606.95 = 1,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.31/3,606.95 = 1,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.31x = 3,606.95 × 1,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.31x = 4,922,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,786.81/2,404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.49

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