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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.30, 3,586.94 and 2,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.30, 3,586.94 and 2,139.82 is: 3,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.30 : 3,586.94 = 2,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.30/3,586.94 = 2,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.30x = 3,586.94 × 2,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.30x = 7,675,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,402.33/2,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.04

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