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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.86, 3,619.38 and 2,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.86, 3,619.38 and 2,311.66 is: 3,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.86 : 3,619.38 = 2,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.86/3,619.38 = 2,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.86x = 3,619.38 × 2,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.86x = 8,366,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,775.97/2,408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.33

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