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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.76, 3,907.70 and 2,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.76, 3,907.70 and 2,041.22 is: 3,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.76 : 3,907.70 = 2,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.76/3,907.70 = 2,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.76x = 3,907.70 × 2,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.76x = 7,976,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,475.39/2,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.40

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