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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.22, 3,610.26 and 1,798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.22, 3,610.26 and 1,798.35 is: 2,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.22 : 3,610.26 = 1,798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.22/3,610.26 = 1,798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.22x = 3,610.26 × 1,798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.22x = 6,492,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,511.07/2,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.28

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