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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.08, 3,613.23 and 1,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.08, 3,613.23 and 1,487.06 is: 2,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.08 : 3,613.23 = 1,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.08/3,613.23 = 1,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.08x = 3,613.23 × 1,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.08x = 5,373,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,089.80/2,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.13

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