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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.89, 4,002.99 and 2,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.89, 4,002.99 and 2,401.44 is: 3,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.89 : 4,002.99 = 2,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.89/4,002.99 = 2,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.89x = 4,002.99 × 2,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.89x = 9,612,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,940.31/2,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.73

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