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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.46, 4,417.36 and 2,609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.46, 4,417.36 and 2,609.03 is: 3,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.46 : 4,417.36 = 2,609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.46/4,417.36 = 2,609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.46x = 4,417.36 × 2,609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.46x = 11,525,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525,029.28/2,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.62

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