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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.38, 5,483.93 and 2,406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.38, 5,483.93 and 2,406.69 is: 3,613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.38 : 5,483.93 = 2,406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.38/5,483.93 = 2,406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.38x = 5,483.93 × 2,406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.38x = 13,198,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,107.46/3,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.56

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