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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.03, 3,935.31 and 2,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.03, 3,935.31 and 2,384.40 is: 3,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.03 : 3,935.31 = 2,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.03/3,935.31 = 2,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.03x = 3,935.31 × 2,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.03x = 9,383,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,383,353.16/2,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.61

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