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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.83, 3,610.24 and 1,544.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.83, 3,610.24 and 1,544.99 is: 2,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.83 : 3,610.24 = 1,544.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.83/3,610.24 = 1,544.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.83x = 3,610.24 × 1,544.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.83x = 5,577,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,762.78/2,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.48

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