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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.88, 3,619.02 and 2,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.88, 3,619.02 and 2,175.12 is: 3,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.88 : 3,619.02 = 2,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.88/3,619.02 = 2,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.88x = 3,619.02 × 2,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.88x = 7,871,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,802.78/2,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.71

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