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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.70, 3,605.55 and 2,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.70, 3,605.55 and 2,148.55 is: 3,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.70 : 3,605.55 = 2,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.70/3,605.55 = 2,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.70x = 3,605.55 × 2,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.70x = 7,746,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,704.45/2,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.83

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