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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.07, 3,611.72 and 1,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.07, 3,611.72 and 1,486.06 is: 2,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.07 : 3,611.72 = 1,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.07/3,611.72 = 1,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.07x = 3,611.72 × 1,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.07x = 5,367,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367,232.62/2,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.63

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