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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,609.37, 4,981.85 and 2,414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,609.37, 4,981.85 and 2,414.49 is: 3,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,609.37 : 4,981.85 = 2,414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,609.37/4,981.85 = 2,414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,609.37x = 4,981.85 × 2,414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,609.37x = 12,028,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028,627.01/3,609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.61

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