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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.09, 4,036.98 and 2,408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.09, 4,036.98 and 2,408.42 is: 3,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.09 : 4,036.98 = 2,408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.09/4,036.98 = 2,408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.09x = 4,036.98 × 2,408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.09x = 9,722,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,762.50/2,707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.60

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