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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.64, 3,618.18 and 1,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.64, 3,618.18 and 1,927.56 is: 2,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.64 : 3,618.18 = 1,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.64/3,618.18 = 1,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.64x = 3,618.18 × 1,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.64x = 6,974,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,259.04/2,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.32

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