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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.41, 3,611.43 and 1,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.41, 3,611.43 and 1,624.56 is: 2,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.41 : 3,611.43 = 1,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.41/3,611.43 = 1,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.41x = 3,611.43 × 1,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.41x = 5,866,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,984.72/2,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.07

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