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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.21, 3,658.13 and 1,619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.21, 3,658.13 and 1,619.71 is: 2,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.21 : 3,658.13 = 1,619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.21/3,658.13 = 1,619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.21x = 3,658.13 × 1,619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.21x = 5,925,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,083.35/2,438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.10

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