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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.04, 3,601.32 and 2,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.04, 3,601.32 and 2,117.92 is: 3,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.04 : 3,601.32 = 2,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.04/3,601.32 = 2,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.04x = 3,601.32 × 2,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.04x = 7,627,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,307.65/2,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.02

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