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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.43, 3,909.90 and 1,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.43, 3,909.90 and 1,621.25 is: 2,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.43 : 3,909.90 = 1,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.43/3,909.90 = 1,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.43x = 3,909.90 × 1,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.43x = 6,338,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,925.38/2,608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.17

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