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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,604.41, 4,978.18 and 2,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,604.41, 4,978.18 and 2,423.43 is: 3,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,604.41 : 4,978.18 = 2,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,604.41/4,978.18 = 2,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,604.41x = 4,978.18 × 2,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,604.41x = 12,064,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064,245.87/3,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.08

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