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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.45, 3,924.35 and 1,381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.45, 3,924.35 and 1,381.63 is: 2,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.45 : 3,924.35 = 1,381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.45/3,924.35 = 1,381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.45x = 3,924.35 × 1,381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.45x = 5,421,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,999.69/2,614.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.86

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