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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.58, 3,658.38 and 2,409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.58, 3,658.38 and 2,409.84 is: 3,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.58 : 3,658.38 = 2,409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.58/3,658.38 = 2,409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.58x = 3,658.38 × 2,409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.58x = 8,816,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,110.46/2,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.16

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