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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.87, 3,612.42 and 2,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.87, 3,612.42 and 2,264.42 is: 3,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.87 : 3,612.42 = 2,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.87/3,612.42 = 2,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.87x = 3,612.42 × 2,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.87x = 8,180,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,045.13/2,404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.45

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