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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.67, 3,612.69 and 2,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.67, 3,612.69 and 2,001.43 is: 3,000.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.67 : 3,612.69 = 2,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.67/3,612.69 = 2,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.67x = 3,612.69 × 2,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.67x = 7,230,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,546.15/2,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.64

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