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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.20, 3,621.58 and 1,476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.20, 3,621.58 and 1,476.69 is: 2,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.20 : 3,621.58 = 1,476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.20/3,621.58 = 1,476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.20x = 3,621.58 × 1,476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.20x = 5,347,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,347,965.67/2,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.21

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