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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.69, 3,600.01 and 2,174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.69, 3,600.01 and 2,174.11 is: 3,254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.69 : 3,600.01 = 2,174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.69/3,600.01 = 2,174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.69x = 3,600.01 × 2,174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.69x = 7,826,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826,817.74/2,404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.81

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