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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.36, 3,774.62 and 2,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.36, 3,774.62 and 2,404.04 is: 3,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.36 : 3,774.62 = 2,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.36/3,774.62 = 2,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.36x = 3,774.62 × 2,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.36x = 9,074,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,337.46/2,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.14

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