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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.62, 3,609.38 and 2,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.62, 3,609.38 and 2,117.48 is: 3,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.62 : 3,609.38 = 2,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.62/3,609.38 = 2,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.62x = 3,609.38 × 2,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.62x = 7,642,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,789.96/2,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.78

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