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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.62, 3,590.46 and 1,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.62, 3,590.46 and 1,614.20 is: 2,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.62 : 3,590.46 = 1,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.62/3,590.46 = 1,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.62x = 3,590.46 × 1,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.62x = 5,795,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,702.58/2,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.32

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