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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.36, 3,668.25 and 2,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.36, 3,668.25 and 2,362.88 is: 3,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.36 : 3,668.25 = 2,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.36/3,668.25 = 2,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.36x = 3,668.25 × 2,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.36x = 8,667,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,634.56/2,450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.29

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