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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.91, 3,619.37 and 1,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.91, 3,619.37 and 1,316.98 is: 1,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.91 : 3,619.37 = 1,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.91/3,619.37 = 1,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.91x = 3,619.37 × 1,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.91x = 4,766,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,637.90/2,412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.47

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