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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.90, 3,613.56 and 2,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.90, 3,613.56 and 2,182.90 is: 3,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.90 : 3,613.56 = 2,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.90/3,613.56 = 2,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.90x = 3,613.56 × 2,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.90x = 7,888,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888,041.96/2,413.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.76

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