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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.40, 3,606.60 and 2,343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.40, 3,606.60 and 2,343.65 is: 3,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.40 : 3,606.60 = 2,343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.40/3,606.60 = 2,343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.40x = 3,606.60 × 2,343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.40x = 8,452,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,608.09/2,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.48

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