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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.10, 3,591.74 and 2,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.10, 3,591.74 and 2,114.50 is: 3,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.10 : 3,591.74 = 2,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.10/3,591.74 = 2,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.10x = 3,591.74 × 2,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.10x = 7,594,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,734.23/2,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.45

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