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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.06, 3,594.08 and 1,519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.06, 3,594.08 and 1,519.91 is: 2,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.06 : 3,594.08 = 1,519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.06/3,594.08 = 1,519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.06x = 3,594.08 × 1,519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.06x = 5,462,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,678.13/2,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.06

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