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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.30, 4,107.45 and 2,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.30, 4,107.45 and 2,414.30 is: 3,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.30 : 4,107.45 = 2,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.30/4,107.45 = 2,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.30x = 4,107.45 × 2,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.30x = 9,916,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,616.54/2,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.45

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