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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.04, 3,597.06 and 2,148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.04, 3,597.06 and 2,148.09 is: 3,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.04 : 3,597.06 = 2,148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.04/3,597.06 = 2,148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.04x = 3,597.06 × 2,148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.04x = 7,726,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,796.39/2,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.76

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