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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.24, 3,904.54 and 2,266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.24, 3,904.54 and 2,266.61 is: 3,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.24 : 3,904.54 = 2,266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.24/3,904.54 = 2,266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.24x = 3,904.54 × 2,266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.24x = 8,850,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,044.22/2,609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.82

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