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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.43, 3,627.11 and 2,413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.43, 3,627.11 and 2,413.59 is: 3,621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.43 : 3,627.11 = 2,413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.43/3,627.11 = 2,413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.43x = 3,627.11 × 2,413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.43x = 8,754,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,344.36/2,417.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.34

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