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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.90, 3,614.58 and 2,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.90, 3,614.58 and 2,001.66 is: 3,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.90 : 3,614.58 = 2,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.90/3,614.58 = 2,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.90x = 3,614.58 × 2,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.90x = 7,235,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,160.20/2,409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.27

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