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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.26, 3,610.71 and 1,482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.26, 3,610.71 and 1,482.23 is: 2,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.26 : 3,610.71 = 1,482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.26/3,610.71 = 1,482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.26x = 3,610.71 × 1,482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.26x = 5,351,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,884.63/2,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.16

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