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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,625.28 and 2,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,625.28 and 2,376.32 is: 3,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,625.28 = 2,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,625.28 = 2,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,625.28 × 2,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 8,614,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614,825.37/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.73

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