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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.18, 3,593.21 and 2,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.18, 3,593.21 and 2,283.15 is: 3,409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.18 : 3,593.21 = 2,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.18/3,593.21 = 2,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.18x = 3,593.21 × 2,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.18x = 8,203,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,826.00/2,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.48

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