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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.94, 3,603.69 and 2,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.94, 3,603.69 and 2,039.58 is: 3,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.94 : 3,603.69 = 2,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.94/3,603.69 = 2,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.94x = 3,603.69 × 2,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.94x = 7,350,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,014.05/2,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.14

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