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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.61, 3,319.34 and 2,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.61, 3,319.34 and 2,077.28 is: 2,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.61 : 3,319.34 = 2,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.61/3,319.34 = 2,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.61x = 3,319.34 × 2,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.61x = 6,895,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,182.00/2,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.61

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