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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.50, 3,327.08 and 2,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.50, 3,327.08 and 2,283.80 is: 3,146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.50 : 3,327.08 = 2,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.50/3,327.08 = 2,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.50x = 3,327.08 × 2,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.50x = 7,598,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,357.25/2,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.97

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