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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.46, 3,914.80 and 1,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.46, 3,914.80 and 1,869.41 is: 2,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.46 : 3,914.80 = 1,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.46/3,914.80 = 1,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.46x = 3,914.80 × 1,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.46x = 7,318,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,371.38/2,609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.55

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