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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.12, 3,623.60 and 1,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.12, 3,623.60 and 1,762.88 is: 2,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.12 : 3,623.60 = 1,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.12/3,623.60 = 1,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.12x = 3,623.60 × 1,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.12x = 6,387,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,958.26/2,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.09

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