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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.74, 3,911.64 and 1,378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.74, 3,911.64 and 1,378.54 is: 2,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.74 : 3,911.64 = 1,378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.74/3,911.64 = 1,378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.74x = 3,911.64 × 1,378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.74x = 5,392,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,352.21/2,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.24

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