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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.41, 3,577.14 and 2,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.41, 3,577.14 and 2,335.46 is: 3,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.41 : 3,577.14 = 2,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.41/3,577.14 = 2,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.41x = 3,577.14 × 2,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.41x = 8,354,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,263.05/2,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.68

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