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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.45 and 2,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.45 and 2,352.30 is: 3,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.30 : 3,609.45 = 2,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.30/3,609.45 = 2,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.30x = 3,609.45 × 2,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.30x = 8,490,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490,509.24/2,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.45

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