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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.90, 3,600.15 and 2,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.90, 3,600.15 and 2,145.70 is: 3,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.90 : 3,600.15 = 2,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.90/3,600.15 = 2,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.90x = 3,600.15 × 2,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.90x = 7,724,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,841.86/2,404.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.13

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