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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.66, 3,623.20 and 1,799.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.66, 3,623.20 and 1,799.60 is: 2,700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.66 : 3,623.20 = 1,799.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.66/3,623.20 = 1,799.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.66x = 3,623.20 × 1,799.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.66x = 6,520,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,520,288.11/2,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.30

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