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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.19, 3,652.62 and 1,614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.19, 3,652.62 and 1,614.97 is: 2,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.19 : 3,652.62 = 1,614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.19/3,652.62 = 1,614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.19x = 3,652.62 × 1,614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.19x = 5,898,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,871.72/2,439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.37

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