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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.92, 4,623.66 and 2,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.92, 4,623.66 and 2,414.10 is: 3,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.92 : 4,623.66 = 2,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.92/4,623.66 = 2,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.92x = 4,623.66 × 2,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.92x = 11,161,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161,977.61/3,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.72

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