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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.76, 3,615.21 and 1,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.76, 3,615.21 and 1,161.14 is: 1,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.76 : 3,615.21 = 1,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.76/3,615.21 = 1,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.76x = 3,615.21 × 1,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.76x = 4,197,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,746.86/2,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.26

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