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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.69, 3,621.04 and 2,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.69, 3,621.04 and 2,363.02 is: 3,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.69 : 3,621.04 = 2,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.69/3,621.04 = 2,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.69x = 3,621.04 × 2,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.69x = 8,556,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,589.94/2,417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.16

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