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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.26, 3,621.93 and 2,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.26, 3,621.93 and 2,042.47 is: 3,064.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.26 : 3,621.93 = 2,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.26/3,621.93 = 2,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.26x = 3,621.93 × 2,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.26x = 7,397,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397,683.37/2,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.16

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