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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.48, 4,958.64 and 2,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.48, 4,958.64 and 2,414.64 is: 3,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.48 : 4,958.64 = 2,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.48/4,958.64 = 2,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.48x = 4,958.64 × 2,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.48x = 11,973,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973,330.49/3,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.82

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