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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.85, 3,604.80 and 2,234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.85, 3,604.80 and 2,234.49 is: 3,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.85 : 3,604.80 = 2,234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.85/3,604.80 = 2,234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.85x = 3,604.80 × 2,234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.85x = 8,054,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,889.55/2,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.57

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