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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.58, 3,614.67 and 949.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.58, 3,614.67 and 949.15 is: 1,423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.58 : 3,614.67 = 949.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.58/3,614.67 = 949.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.58x = 3,614.67 × 949.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.58x = 3,430,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,864.03/2,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.84

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