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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.03, 3,329.30 and 1,856.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.03, 3,329.30 and 1,856.99 is: 2,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.03 : 3,329.30 = 1,856.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.03/3,329.30 = 1,856.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.03x = 3,329.30 × 1,856.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.03x = 6,182,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,489.77/2,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.25

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