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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.16, 3,887.35 and 2,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.16, 3,887.35 and 2,411.46 is: 3,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.16 : 3,887.35 = 2,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.16/3,887.35 = 2,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.16x = 3,887.35 × 2,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.16x = 9,374,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374,189.03/2,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.70

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