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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.31, 3,317.59 and 2,075.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.31, 3,317.59 and 2,075.98 is: 2,853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.31 : 3,317.59 = 2,075.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.31/3,317.59 = 2,075.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.31x = 3,317.59 × 2,075.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.31x = 6,887,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,237.00/2,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.85

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