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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.58, 3,626.28 and 2,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.58, 3,626.28 and 2,324.10 is: 3,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.58 : 3,626.28 = 2,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.58/3,626.28 = 2,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.58x = 3,626.28 × 2,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.58x = 8,427,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427,837.35/2,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.74

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