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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.48, 3,620.62 and 2,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.48, 3,620.62 and 2,351.88 is: 3,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.48 : 3,620.62 = 2,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.48/3,620.62 = 2,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.48x = 3,620.62 × 2,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.48x = 8,515,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,263.77/2,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.37

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