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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413, 3,620.86 and 2,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413, 3,620.86 and 2,394.64 is: 3,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413 : 3,620.86 = 2,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413/3,620.86 = 2,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413x = 3,620.86 × 2,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413x = 8,670,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,656.19/2,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.31

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