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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.35, 3,593.61 and 2,226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.35, 3,593.61 and 2,226.99 is: 3,324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.35 : 3,593.61 = 2,226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.35/3,593.61 = 2,226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.35x = 3,593.61 × 2,226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.35x = 8,002,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,933.53/2,407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.37

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