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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.52, 3,591.36 and 2,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.52, 3,591.36 and 2,399.76 is: 3,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.52 : 3,591.36 = 2,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.52/3,591.36 = 2,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.52x = 3,591.36 × 2,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.52x = 8,618,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618,402.07/2,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.68

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