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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.51, 3,622.29 and 1,375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.51, 3,622.29 and 1,375.01 is: 2,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.51 : 3,622.29 = 1,375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.51/3,622.29 = 1,375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.51x = 3,622.29 × 1,375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.51x = 4,980,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,666.86/2,414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.81

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