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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.08, 3,593.17 and 2,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.08, 3,593.17 and 2,115.48 is: 3,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.08 : 3,593.17 = 2,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.08/3,593.17 = 2,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.08x = 3,593.17 × 2,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.08x = 7,601,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,279.27/2,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.88

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