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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.66, 3,596.26 and 2,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.66, 3,596.26 and 2,057.20 is: 3,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.66 : 3,596.26 = 2,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.66/3,596.26 = 2,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.66x = 3,596.26 × 2,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.66x = 7,398,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,226.07/2,401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.46

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