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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.66, 3,603.76 and 2,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.66, 3,603.76 and 2,062.20 is: 3,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.66 : 3,603.76 = 2,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.66/3,603.76 = 2,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.66x = 3,603.76 × 2,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.66x = 7,431,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,673.87/2,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.96

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