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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.96, 3,613.80 and 2,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.96, 3,613.80 and 2,091.44 is: 3,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.96 : 3,613.80 = 2,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.96/3,613.80 = 2,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.96x = 3,613.80 × 2,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.96x = 7,558,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,045.87/2,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.68

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