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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.87, 3,600.67 and 2,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.87, 3,600.67 and 2,371.13 is: 3,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.87 : 3,600.67 = 2,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.87/3,600.67 = 2,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.87x = 3,600.67 × 2,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.87x = 8,537,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,632.73/2,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.45

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