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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.62, 3,623.55 and 1,549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.62, 3,623.55 and 1,549.54 is: 2,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.62 : 3,623.55 = 1,549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.62/3,623.55 = 1,549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.62x = 3,623.55 × 1,549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.62x = 5,614,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,835.67/2,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.35

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