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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.04, 3,582.88 and 2,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.04, 3,582.88 and 2,316.86 is: 3,451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.04 : 3,582.88 = 2,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.04/3,582.88 = 2,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.04x = 3,582.88 × 2,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.04x = 8,301,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301,031.36/2,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.51

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