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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.18, 3,909.53 and 1,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.18, 3,909.53 and 1,220.34 is: 1,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.18 : 3,909.53 = 1,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.18/3,909.53 = 1,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.18x = 3,909.53 × 1,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.18x = 4,770,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,973.55/2,608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.24

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