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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.07, 3,595.36 and 2,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.07, 3,595.36 and 2,056.62 is: 3,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.07 : 3,595.36 = 2,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.07/3,595.36 = 2,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.07x = 3,595.36 × 2,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.07x = 7,394,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,394,289.28/2,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.58

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