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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.81, 3,617.07 and 1,794.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.81, 3,617.07 and 1,794.61 is: 2,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.81 : 3,617.07 = 1,794.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.81/3,617.07 = 1,794.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.81x = 3,617.07 × 1,794.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.81x = 6,491,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,491,229.99/2,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.21

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