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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.98, 3,593.06 and 2,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.98, 3,593.06 and 2,226.62 is: 3,323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.98 : 3,593.06 = 2,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.98/3,593.06 = 2,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.98x = 3,593.06 × 2,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.98x = 8,000,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,379.26/2,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.82

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