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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.02, 3,618.60 and 2,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.02, 3,618.60 and 2,392.84 is: 3,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.02 : 3,618.60 = 2,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.02/3,618.60 = 2,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.02x = 3,618.60 × 2,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.02x = 8,658,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,730.82/2,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.31

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