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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.08, 3,591.68 and 2,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.08, 3,591.68 and 2,114.48 is: 3,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.08 : 3,591.68 = 2,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.08/3,591.68 = 2,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.08x = 3,591.68 × 2,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.08x = 7,594,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,535.53/2,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.39

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