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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.25, 3,586.61 and 2,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.25, 3,586.61 and 2,313.83 is: 3,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.25 : 3,586.61 = 2,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.25/3,586.61 = 2,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.25x = 3,586.61 × 2,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.25x = 8,298,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,820.57/2,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.29

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