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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.53, 3,600.73 and 2,349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.53, 3,600.73 and 2,349.37 is: 3,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.53 : 3,600.73 = 2,349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.53/3,600.73 = 2,349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.53x = 3,600.73 × 2,349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.53x = 8,459,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,447.04/2,405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.67

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