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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.19, 3,614.73 and 1,432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.19, 3,614.73 and 1,432.93 is: 2,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.19 : 3,614.73 = 1,432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.19/3,614.73 = 1,432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.19x = 3,614.73 × 1,432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.19x = 5,179,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,655.06/2,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.64

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