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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.67, 3,602.25 and 2,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.67, 3,602.25 and 2,061.21 is: 3,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.67 : 3,602.25 = 2,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.67/3,602.25 = 2,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.67x = 3,602.25 × 2,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.67x = 7,424,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,993.72/2,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.46

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