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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.36, 3,811.50 and 2,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.36, 3,811.50 and 2,414.88 is: 3,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.36 : 3,811.50 = 2,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.36/3,811.50 = 2,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.36x = 3,811.50 × 2,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.36x = 9,204,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,315.12/2,538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.09

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