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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.85, 3,311.57 and 2,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.85, 3,311.57 and 2,004.10 is: 2,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.85 : 3,311.57 = 2,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.85/3,311.57 = 2,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.85x = 3,311.57 × 2,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.85x = 6,636,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,714.17/2,401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.16

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