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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.81, 3,623.84 and 875.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.81, 3,623.84 and 875.81 is: 1,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.81 : 3,623.84 = 875.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.81/3,623.84 = 875.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.81x = 3,623.84 × 875.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.81x = 3,173,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,803.28/2,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.31

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