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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.52, 3,606.12 and 1,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.52, 3,606.12 and 1,997.28 is: 2,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.52 : 3,606.12 = 1,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.52/3,606.12 = 1,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.52x = 3,606.12 × 1,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.52x = 7,202,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,431.35/2,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.13

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