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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.40, 3,606.52 and 2,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.40, 3,606.52 and 2,358.08 is: 3,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.40 : 3,606.52 = 2,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.40/3,606.52 = 2,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.40x = 3,606.52 × 2,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.40x = 8,504,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,504,462.68/2,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.48

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