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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.41, 2,372.26 and 411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.41, 2,372.26 and 411.41 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.41 : 2,372.26 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.41/2,372.26 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.41x = 2,372.26 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.41x = 975,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,971.49/1,581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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