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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.24, 3,612.06 and 2,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.24, 3,612.06 and 2,225.80 is: 3,339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.24 : 3,612.06 = 2,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.24/3,612.06 = 2,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.24x = 3,612.06 × 2,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.24x = 8,039,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039,723.15/2,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.81

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