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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.88, 3,612.57 and 1,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.88, 3,612.57 and 1,484.22 is: 2,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.88 : 3,612.57 = 1,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.88/3,612.57 = 1,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.88x = 3,612.57 × 1,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.88x = 5,361,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,856.63/2,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.72

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