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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.68, 3,614.60 and 2,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.68, 3,614.60 and 2,179.94 is: 3,264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.68 : 3,614.60 = 2,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.68/3,614.60 = 2,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.68x = 3,614.60 × 2,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.68x = 7,879,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,879,598.50/2,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.56

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