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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.32 and 2,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.52, 3,620.32 and 2,414.56 is: 3,331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.52 : 3,620.32 = 2,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.52/3,620.32 = 2,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.52x = 3,620.32 × 2,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.52x = 8,741,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,479.86/2,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.97

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