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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.79, 3,593.34 and 2,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.79, 3,593.34 and 2,406.60 is: 3,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.79 : 3,593.34 = 2,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.79/3,593.34 = 2,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.79x = 3,593.34 × 2,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.79x = 8,647,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,732.04/2,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.15

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