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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.04, 3,599.36 and 2,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.04, 3,599.36 and 2,033.21 is: 3,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.04 : 3,599.36 = 2,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.04/3,599.36 = 2,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.04x = 3,599.36 × 2,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.04x = 7,318,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,254.75/2,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.95

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