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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.69, 3,598.52 and 2,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.69, 3,598.52 and 2,173.11 is: 3,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.69 : 3,598.52 = 2,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.69/3,598.52 = 2,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.69x = 3,598.52 × 2,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.69x = 7,819,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819,968.93/2,403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.32

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