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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.04, 3,609.49 and 2,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.04, 3,609.49 and 2,237.68 is: 3,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.04 : 3,609.49 = 2,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.04/3,609.49 = 2,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.04x = 3,609.49 × 2,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.04x = 8,076,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076,883.58/2,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.26

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