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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.86, 3,611.52 and 2,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.86, 3,611.52 and 2,247.30 is: 3,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.86 : 3,611.52 = 2,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.86/3,611.52 = 2,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.86x = 3,611.52 × 2,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.86x = 8,116,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116,168.90/2,405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.50

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