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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.14, 3,626.15 and 2,276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.14, 3,626.15 and 2,276.51 is: 3,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.14 : 3,626.15 = 2,276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.14/3,626.15 = 2,276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.14x = 3,626.15 × 2,276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.14x = 8,254,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,964.42/2,424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.32

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