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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.53, 3,602.23 and 2,350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.53, 3,602.23 and 2,350.37 is: 3,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.53 : 3,602.23 = 2,350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.53/3,602.23 = 2,350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.53x = 3,602.23 × 2,350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.53x = 8,466,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,573.33/2,406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.17

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