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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.28, 3,591.87 and 2,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.28, 3,591.87 and 2,282.27 is: 3,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.28 : 3,591.87 = 2,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.28/3,591.87 = 2,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.28x = 3,591.87 × 2,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.28x = 8,197,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,626.12/2,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.18

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