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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.02, 3,908.67 and 2,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.02, 3,908.67 and 2,035.54 is: 3,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.02 : 3,908.67 = 2,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.02/3,908.67 = 2,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.02x = 3,908.67 × 2,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.02x = 7,956,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,254.13/2,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.52

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