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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.02, 3,599.25 and 2,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.02, 3,599.25 and 2,191.56 is: 3,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.02 : 3,599.25 = 2,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.02/3,599.25 = 2,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.02x = 3,599.25 × 2,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.02x = 7,887,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,948.85/2,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.91

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