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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.44, 3,907.52 and 2,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.44, 3,907.52 and 2,406.88 is: 3,597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.44 : 3,907.52 = 2,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.44/3,907.52 = 2,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.44x = 3,907.52 × 2,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.44x = 9,404,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,931.74/2,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.30

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