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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.93, 3,636.45 and 2,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.93, 3,636.45 and 2,270.04 is: 3,404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.93 : 3,636.45 = 2,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.93/3,636.45 = 2,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.93x = 3,636.45 × 2,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.93x = 8,254,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,886.96/2,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.18

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