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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.26, 3,626.70 and 2,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.26, 3,626.70 and 2,429.04 is: 3,614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.26 : 3,626.70 = 2,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.26/3,626.70 = 2,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.26x = 3,626.70 × 2,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.26x = 8,809,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,399.37/2,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.47

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