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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.14, 3,679.43 and 1,841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.14, 3,679.43 and 1,841.13 is: 2,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.14 : 3,679.43 = 1,841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.14/3,679.43 = 1,841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.14x = 3,679.43 × 1,841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.14x = 6,774,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,299.75/2,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.61

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