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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.04, 3,632.40 and 2,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.04, 3,632.40 and 2,188.88 is: 3,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.04 : 3,632.40 = 2,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.04/3,632.40 = 2,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.04x = 3,632.40 × 2,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.04x = 7,950,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,887.71/2,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.70

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