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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.10, 3,836.45 and 2,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.10, 3,836.45 and 2,414.37 is: 3,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.10 : 3,836.45 = 2,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.10/3,836.45 = 2,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.10x = 3,836.45 × 2,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.10x = 9,262,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,609.79/2,571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.59

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