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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.06, 3,607.54 and 2,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.06, 3,607.54 and 2,303.52 is: 3,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.06 : 3,607.54 = 2,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.06/3,607.54 = 2,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.06x = 3,607.54 × 2,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.06x = 8,310,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310,029.02/2,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.39

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