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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.69, 3,591.03 and 2,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.69, 3,591.03 and 2,440.94 is: 3,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.69 : 3,591.03 = 2,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.69/3,591.03 = 2,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.69x = 3,591.03 × 2,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.69x = 8,765,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,479.97/2,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.39

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