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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.62 and 2,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.88, 4,027.62 and 2,409.27 is: 3,614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.88 : 4,027.62 = 2,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.88/4,027.62 = 2,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.88x = 4,027.62 × 2,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.88x = 9,703,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703,624.04/2,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.17

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