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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.48, 3,617.44 and 1,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.48, 3,617.44 and 1,314.24 is: 1,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.48 : 3,617.44 = 1,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.48/3,617.44 = 1,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.48x = 3,617.44 × 1,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.48x = 4,754,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,184.35/2,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.66

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