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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.68, 3,609.48 and 2,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.68, 3,609.48 and 2,117.54 is: 3,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.68 : 3,609.48 = 2,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.68/3,609.48 = 2,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.68x = 3,609.48 × 2,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.68x = 7,643,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,218.28/2,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.88

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