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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.34, 4,063.41 and 1,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.34, 4,063.41 and 1,614.02 is: 2,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.34 : 4,063.41 = 1,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.34/4,063.41 = 1,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.34x = 4,063.41 × 1,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.34x = 6,558,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,416.94/2,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.67

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