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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.21, 3,616.18 and 2,409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.21, 3,616.18 and 2,409.35 is: 3,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.21 : 3,616.18 = 2,409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.21/3,616.18 = 2,409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.21x = 3,616.18 × 2,409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.21x = 8,712,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,643.28/2,423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.50

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