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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.26, 3,609.43 and 1,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.26, 3,609.43 and 1,369.13 is: 2,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.26 : 3,609.43 = 1,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.26/3,609.43 = 1,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.26x = 3,609.43 × 1,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.26x = 4,941,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,754.00/2,408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.01

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