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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.32, 3,628.50 and 1,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.32, 3,628.50 and 1,804.60 is: 2,708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.32 : 3,628.50 = 1,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.32/3,628.50 = 1,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.32x = 3,628.50 × 1,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.32x = 6,547,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,547,991.10/2,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.78

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