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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.32, 4,009.22 and 2,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.32, 4,009.22 and 2,609.71 is: 3,887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.32 : 4,009.22 = 2,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.32/4,009.22 = 2,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.32x = 4,009.22 × 2,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.32x = 10,462,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,901.53/2,691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.65

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