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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.36, 3,903.46 and 2,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.36, 3,903.46 and 2,390.60 is: 3,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.36 : 3,903.46 = 2,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.36/3,903.46 = 2,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.36x = 3,903.46 × 2,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.36x = 9,331,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331,611.48/2,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.77

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