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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.69, 3,621.92 and 1,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.69, 3,621.92 and 1,304.39 is: 1,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.69 : 3,621.92 = 1,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.69/3,621.92 = 1,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.69x = 3,621.92 × 1,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.69x = 4,724,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,408.54/2,417.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.10

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