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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.14, 3,619.68 and 1,620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.14, 3,619.68 and 1,620.69 is: 2,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.14 : 3,619.68 = 1,620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.14/3,619.68 = 1,620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.14x = 3,619.68 × 1,620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.14x = 5,866,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,379.18/2,413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.01

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