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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.31, 3,621.10 and 2,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.31, 3,621.10 and 2,006.07 is: 3,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.31 : 3,621.10 = 2,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.31/3,621.10 = 2,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.31x = 3,621.10 × 2,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.31x = 7,264,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,180.08/2,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.80

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