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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.43, 3,607.61 and 2,116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.43, 3,607.61 and 2,116.29 is: 3,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.43 : 3,607.61 = 2,116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.43/3,607.61 = 2,116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.43x = 3,607.61 × 2,116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.43x = 7,634,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,738.39/2,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.01

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