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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.08, 6,530.88 and 2,400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.08, 6,530.88 and 2,400.24 is: 3,600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.08 : 6,530.88 = 2,400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.08/6,530.88 = 2,400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.08x = 6,530.88 × 2,400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.08x = 15,675,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,679.41/4,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.23

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