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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.52, 3,593.80 and 2,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.52, 3,593.80 and 2,226.98 is: 3,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.52 : 3,593.80 = 2,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.52/3,593.80 = 2,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.52x = 3,593.80 × 2,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.52x = 8,003,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,320.72/2,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.30

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