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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.44, 3,634.08 and 2,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.44, 3,634.08 and 2,334.36 is: 3,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.44 : 3,634.08 = 2,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.44/3,634.08 = 2,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.44x = 3,634.08 × 2,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.44x = 8,483,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483,250.99/2,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.61

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