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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.86, 3,593.86 and 2,107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.86, 3,593.86 and 2,107.98 is: 3,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.86 : 3,593.86 = 2,107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.86/3,593.86 = 2,107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.86x = 3,593.86 × 2,107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.86x = 7,575,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,785.00/2,401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.13

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