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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.60, 3,611.40 and 2,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.60, 3,611.40 and 2,148.40 is: 3,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.60 : 3,611.40 = 2,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.60/3,611.40 = 2,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.60x = 3,611.40 × 2,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.60x = 7,758,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,758,731.76/2,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.60

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