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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.42, 3,618.99 and 1,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.42, 3,618.99 and 1,683.34 is: 2,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.42 : 3,618.99 = 1,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.42/3,618.99 = 1,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.42x = 3,618.99 × 1,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.42x = 6,091,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,990.63/2,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.21

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