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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.30, 3,652.94 and 2,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.30, 3,652.94 and 2,308.66 is: 3,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.30 : 3,652.94 = 2,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.30/3,652.94 = 2,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.30x = 3,652.94 × 2,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.30x = 8,433,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,396.46/2,425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.26

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