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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.86, 3,595.12 and 2,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.86, 3,595.12 and 2,306.68 is: 3,436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.86 : 3,595.12 = 2,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.86/3,595.12 = 2,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.86x = 3,595.12 × 2,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.86x = 8,292,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,776.65/2,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.91

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