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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.92, 3,597.35 and 1,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.92, 3,597.35 and 1,359.45 is: 2,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.92 : 3,597.35 = 1,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.92/3,597.35 = 1,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.92x = 3,597.35 × 1,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.92x = 4,890,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,410.66/2,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.04

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