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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.60, 3,617.87 and 1,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.60, 3,617.87 and 1,373.09 is: 2,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.60 : 3,617.87 = 1,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.60/3,617.87 = 1,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.60x = 3,617.87 × 1,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.60x = 4,967,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,673.60/2,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.05

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