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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.55, 3,585.82 and 2,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.55, 3,585.82 and 2,139.07 is: 3,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.55 : 3,585.82 = 2,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.55/3,585.82 = 2,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.55x = 3,585.82 × 2,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.55x = 7,670,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,313.70/2,404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.92

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