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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.97, 3,618.68 and 2,325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.97, 3,618.68 and 2,325.33 is: 3,484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.97 : 3,618.68 = 2,325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.97/3,618.68 = 2,325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.97x = 3,618.68 × 2,325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.97x = 8,414,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,613.54/2,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.36

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