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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.16, 3,882.89 and 2,408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.16, 3,882.89 and 2,408.47 is: 3,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.16 : 3,882.89 = 2,408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.16/3,882.89 = 2,408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.16x = 3,882.89 × 2,408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.16x = 9,351,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,351,824.08/2,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.25

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