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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.10, 3,611.55 and 2,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.10, 3,611.55 and 2,183.70 is: 3,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.10 : 3,611.55 = 2,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.10/3,611.55 = 2,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.10x = 3,611.55 × 2,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.10x = 7,886,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,886,541.74/2,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.87

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