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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.88, 3,930.44 and 2,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.88, 3,930.44 and 2,376.60 is: 3,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.88 : 3,930.44 = 2,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.88/3,930.44 = 2,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.88x = 3,930.44 × 2,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.88x = 9,341,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341,083.70/2,609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.12

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