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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.85, 3,620.89 and 1,303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.85, 3,620.89 and 1,303.57 is: 1,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.85 : 3,620.89 = 1,303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.85/3,620.89 = 1,303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.85x = 3,620.89 × 1,303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.85x = 4,720,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,083.58/2,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.61

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