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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.08, 3,630.60 and 1,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.08, 3,630.60 and 1,439.91 is: 2,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.08 : 3,630.60 = 1,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.08/3,630.60 = 1,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.08x = 3,630.60 × 1,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.08x = 5,227,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,737.25/2,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.42

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