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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.31, 3,607.74 and 1,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.31, 3,607.74 and 1,624.35 is: 2,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.31 : 3,607.74 = 1,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.31/3,607.74 = 1,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.31x = 3,607.74 × 1,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.31x = 5,860,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,246.00/2,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.37

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