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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.47, 3,624.75 and 2,087.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.47, 3,624.75 and 2,087.49 is: 3,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.47 : 3,624.75 = 2,087.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.47/3,624.75 = 2,087.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.47x = 3,624.75 × 2,087.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.47x = 7,566,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,629.38/2,414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.87

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