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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.63, 3,650.39 and 2,252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.63, 3,650.39 and 2,252.51 is: 3,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.63 : 3,650.39 = 2,252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.63/3,650.39 = 2,252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.63x = 3,650.39 × 2,252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.63x = 8,222,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,539.98/2,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.65

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