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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.62, 3,617.46 and 1,374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.62, 3,617.46 and 1,374.51 is: 2,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.62 : 3,617.46 = 1,374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.62/3,617.46 = 1,374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.62x = 3,617.46 × 1,374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.62x = 4,972,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,234.94/2,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.07

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