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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.95, 3,913.42 and 2,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.95, 3,913.42 and 2,456.76 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.95 : 3,913.42 = 2,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.95/3,913.42 = 2,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.95x = 3,913.42 × 2,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.95x = 9,614,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,333.72/2,608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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