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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.32, 3,621.81 and 1,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.32, 3,621.81 and 1,591.32 is: 2,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.32 : 3,621.81 = 1,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.32/3,621.81 = 1,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.32x = 3,621.81 × 1,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.32x = 5,763,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,458.69/2,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.19

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