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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.68, 4,043.76 and 2,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.68, 4,043.76 and 2,418.08 is: 3,608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.68 : 4,043.76 = 2,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.68/4,043.76 = 2,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.68x = 4,043.76 × 2,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.68x = 9,778,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778,135.18/2,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.59

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