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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.34, 3,661.58 and 2,424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.34, 3,661.58 and 2,424.87 is: 3,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.34 : 3,661.58 = 2,424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.34/3,661.58 = 2,424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.34x = 3,661.58 × 2,424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.34x = 8,878,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878,861.56/2,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.26

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