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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.24, 3,668.06 and 2,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.24, 3,668.06 and 2,362.76 is: 3,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.24 : 3,668.06 = 2,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.24/3,668.06 = 2,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.24x = 3,668.06 × 2,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.24x = 8,666,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,715.29/2,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.10

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