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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.03, 3,616.35 and 1,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.03, 3,616.35 and 1,112.50 is: 1,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.03 : 3,616.35 = 1,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.03/3,616.35 = 1,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.03x = 3,616.35 × 1,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.03x = 4,023,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,189.72/2,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.66

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