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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.02, 3,601.50 and 2,321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.02, 3,601.50 and 2,321.34 is: 3,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.02 : 3,601.50 = 2,321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.02/3,601.50 = 2,321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.02x = 3,601.50 × 2,321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.02x = 8,360,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,306.01/2,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.36

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