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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.39, 3,606.44 and 2,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.39, 3,606.44 and 2,396.52 is: 3,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.39 : 3,606.44 = 2,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.39/3,606.44 = 2,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.39x = 3,606.44 × 2,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.39x = 8,642,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,893.61/2,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.82

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