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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.82, 3,324.14 and 1,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.82, 3,324.14 and 1,619.50 is: 2,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.82 : 3,324.14 = 1,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.82/3,324.14 = 1,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.82x = 3,324.14 × 1,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.82x = 5,383,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,444.73/2,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.75

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