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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.79, 3,755.77 and 2,406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.79, 3,755.77 and 2,406.17 is: 3,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.79 : 3,755.77 = 2,406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.79/3,755.77 = 2,406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.79x = 3,755.77 × 2,406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.79x = 9,037,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037,024.47/2,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.09

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