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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.12, 3,657.51 and 2,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.12, 3,657.51 and 2,423.91 is: 3,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.12 : 3,657.51 = 2,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.12/3,657.51 = 2,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.12x = 3,657.51 × 2,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.12x = 8,865,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,865,475.06/2,442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.24

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