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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.59, 3,650.91 and 2,355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.59, 3,650.91 and 2,355.59 is: 3,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.59 : 3,650.91 = 2,355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.59/3,650.91 = 2,355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.59x = 3,650.91 × 2,355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.59x = 8,600,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,028.83/2,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.09

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