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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.59, 3,646.42 and 2,352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.59, 3,646.42 and 2,352.58 is: 3,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.59 : 3,646.42 = 2,352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.59/3,646.42 = 2,352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.59x = 3,646.42 × 2,352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.59x = 8,578,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,479.77/2,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.58

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