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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.60, 3,604.21 and 1,882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.60, 3,604.21 and 1,882.93 is: 2,819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.60 : 3,604.21 = 1,882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.60/3,604.21 = 1,882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.60x = 3,604.21 × 1,882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.60x = 6,786,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,475.14/2,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.94

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