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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.02, 3,910.69 and 1,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.02, 3,910.69 and 1,221.49 is: 1,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.02 : 3,910.69 = 1,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.02/3,910.69 = 1,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.02x = 3,910.69 × 1,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.02x = 4,776,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,868.73/2,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.91

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