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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.35, 3,588.03 and 2,127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.35, 3,588.03 and 2,127.33 is: 3,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.35 : 3,588.03 = 2,127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.35/3,588.03 = 2,127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.35x = 3,588.03 × 2,127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.35x = 7,632,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,923.86/2,404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.63

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