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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.98, 3,328.74 and 1,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.98, 3,328.74 and 1,823.58 is: 2,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.98 : 3,328.74 = 1,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.98/3,328.74 = 1,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.98x = 3,328.74 × 1,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.98x = 6,070,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,223.69/2,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.61

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