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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.28, 3,604.98 and 1,714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.28, 3,604.98 and 1,714.45 is: 2,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.28 : 3,604.98 = 1,714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.28/3,604.98 = 1,714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.28x = 3,604.98 × 1,714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.28x = 6,180,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,557.96/2,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.06

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