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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.25, 3,586.94 and 2,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.25, 3,586.94 and 2,145.24 is: 3,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.25 : 3,586.94 = 2,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.25/3,586.94 = 2,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.25x = 3,586.94 × 2,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.25x = 7,694,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,836.44/2,407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.53

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