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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.46, 3,603.06 and 2,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.46, 3,603.06 and 2,359.62 is: 3,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.46 : 3,603.06 = 2,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.46/3,603.06 = 2,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.46x = 3,603.06 × 2,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.46x = 8,501,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,852.44/2,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.60

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