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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.60, 3,601.86 and 2,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.60, 3,601.86 and 2,351.28 is: 3,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.60 : 3,601.86 = 2,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.60/3,601.86 = 2,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.60x = 3,601.86 × 2,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.60x = 8,468,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,981.38/2,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.68

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