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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.80, 3,609.15 and 1,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.80, 3,609.15 and 1,995.70 is: 2,990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.80 : 3,609.15 = 1,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.80/3,609.15 = 1,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.80x = 3,609.15 × 1,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.80x = 7,202,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,780.66/2,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.19

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