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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.23, 3,601.06 and 2,367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.23, 3,601.06 and 2,367.63 is: 3,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.23 : 3,601.06 = 2,367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.23/3,601.06 = 2,367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.23x = 3,601.06 × 2,367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.23x = 8,525,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,971.77/2,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.63

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