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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.11, 3,601.13 and 2,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.11, 3,601.13 and 2,336.10 is: 3,479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.11 : 3,601.13 = 2,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.11/3,601.13 = 2,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.11x = 3,601.13 × 2,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.11x = 8,412,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,599.79/2,418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.00

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