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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.09, 3,920.33 and 2,447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.09, 3,920.33 and 2,447.89 is: 3,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.09 : 3,920.33 = 2,447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.09/3,920.33 = 2,447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.09x = 3,920.33 × 2,447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.09x = 9,596,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596,524.36/2,612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.88

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