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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.14, 3,621.88 and 1,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.14, 3,621.88 and 1,244.99 is: 1,867.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.14 : 3,621.88 = 1,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.14/3,621.88 = 1,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.14x = 3,621.88 × 1,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.14x = 4,509,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,214.99/2,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.84

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