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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.88, 3,616.61 and 2,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.88, 3,616.61 and 2,066.22 is: 3,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.88 : 3,616.61 = 2,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.88/3,616.61 = 2,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.88x = 3,616.61 × 2,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.88x = 7,472,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,701.58/2,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.44

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