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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.60, 3,621.17 and 2,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.60, 3,621.17 and 2,425.38 is: 3,608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.60 : 3,621.17 = 2,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.60/3,621.17 = 2,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.60x = 3,621.17 × 2,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.60x = 8,782,701.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,701.17/2,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.93

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