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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.05, 3,600.09 and 2,298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.05, 3,600.09 and 2,298.51 is: 3,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.05 : 3,600.09 = 2,298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.05/3,600.09 = 2,298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.05x = 3,600.09 × 2,298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.05x = 8,274,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,842.87/2,416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.95

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