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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.44, 4,341.81 and 2,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.44, 4,341.81 and 2,598.04 is: 3,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.44 : 4,341.81 = 2,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.44/4,341.81 = 2,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.44x = 4,341.81 × 2,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.44x = 11,280,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,211.22/2,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.11

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