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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.17, 3,915.95 and 2,444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.17, 3,915.95 and 2,444.97 is: 3,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.17 : 3,915.95 = 2,444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.17/3,915.95 = 2,444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.17x = 3,915.95 × 2,444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.17x = 9,574,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,380.27/2,609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.51

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