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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.12, 3,921.36 and 1,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.12, 3,921.36 and 1,242.08 is: 1,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.12 : 3,921.36 = 1,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.12/3,921.36 = 1,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.12x = 3,921.36 × 1,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.12x = 4,870,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,642.83/2,609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.78

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