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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.80, 3,623.40 and 2,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.80, 3,623.40 and 2,255.18 is: 3,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.80 : 3,623.40 = 2,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.80/3,623.40 = 2,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.80x = 3,623.40 × 2,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.80x = 8,171,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,401.10/2,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.29

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