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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.39, 3,598.14 and 2,089.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.39, 3,598.14 and 2,089.75 is: 3,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.39 : 3,598.14 = 2,089.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.39/3,598.14 = 2,089.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.39x = 3,598.14 × 2,089.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.39x = 7,519,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519,213.07/2,401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.19

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