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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.39, 3,621.38 and 2,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.39, 3,621.38 and 2,006.30 is: 3,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.39 : 3,621.38 = 2,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.39/3,621.38 = 2,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.39x = 3,621.38 × 2,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.39x = 7,265,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,573.72/2,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.30

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