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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.19, 3,915.86 and 2,301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.19, 3,915.86 and 2,301.66 is: 3,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.19 : 3,915.86 = 2,301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.19/3,915.86 = 2,301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.19x = 3,915.86 × 2,301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.19x = 9,012,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,966.82/2,609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.32

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