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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.14, 3,637.80 and 2,393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.14, 3,637.80 and 2,393.10 is: 3,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.14 : 3,637.80 = 2,393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.14/3,637.80 = 2,393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.14x = 3,637.80 × 2,393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.14x = 8,705,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,619.18/2,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.74

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