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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.38, 3,623.58 and 1,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.38, 3,623.58 and 1,375.14 is: 2,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.38 : 3,623.58 = 1,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.38/3,623.58 = 1,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.38x = 3,623.58 × 1,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.38x = 4,982,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,929.80/2,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.29

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