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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.52, 3,610.74 and 2,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.52, 3,610.74 and 2,388.84 is: 3,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.52 : 3,610.74 = 2,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.52/3,610.74 = 2,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.52x = 3,610.74 × 2,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.52x = 8,625,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,480.14/2,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.48

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