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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.92, 3,620.86 and 1,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.92, 3,620.86 and 1,317.98 is: 1,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.92 : 3,620.86 = 1,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.92/3,620.86 = 1,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.92x = 3,620.86 × 1,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.92x = 4,772,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,221.06/2,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.96

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