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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.53, 3,603.73 and 2,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.53, 3,603.73 and 2,351.37 is: 3,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.53 : 3,603.73 = 2,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.53/3,603.73 = 2,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.53x = 3,603.73 × 2,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.53x = 8,473,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,702.61/2,407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.67

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