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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.05, 3,616.55 and 1,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.05, 3,616.55 and 1,241.38 is: 1,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.05 : 3,616.55 = 1,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.05/3,616.55 = 1,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.05x = 3,616.55 × 1,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.05x = 4,489,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,512.84/2,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.06

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