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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.74, 3,602.41 and 2,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.74, 3,602.41 and 2,143.52 is: 3,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.74 : 3,602.41 = 2,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.74/3,602.41 = 2,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.74x = 3,602.41 × 2,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.74x = 7,721,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721,828.02/2,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.08

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