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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.41, 3,621.31 and 2,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.41, 3,621.31 and 2,006.17 is: 3,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.41 : 3,621.31 = 2,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.41/3,621.31 = 2,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.41x = 3,621.31 × 2,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.41x = 7,264,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,949.41/2,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.00

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