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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.48, 3,605.39 and 2,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.48, 3,605.39 and 2,132.10 is: 3,195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.48 : 3,605.39 = 2,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.48/3,605.39 = 2,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.48x = 3,605.39 × 2,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.48x = 7,687,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,041.36/2,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.64

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