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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.58, 3,653.90 and 2,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.58, 3,653.90 and 2,406.84 is: 3,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.58 : 3,653.90 = 2,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.58/3,653.90 = 2,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.58x = 3,653.90 × 2,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.58x = 8,794,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,340.64/2,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.68

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