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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.43, 3,615.73 and 2,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.43, 3,615.73 and 2,180.69 is: 3,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.43 : 3,615.73 = 2,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.43/3,615.73 = 2,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.43x = 3,615.73 × 2,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.43x = 7,884,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,884,757.27/2,414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.69

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