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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.10, 3,619.73 and 2,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.10, 3,619.73 and 2,141.80 is: 3,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.10 : 3,619.73 = 2,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.10/3,619.73 = 2,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.10x = 3,619.73 × 2,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.10x = 7,752,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,737.71/2,409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.11

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