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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.06, 3,609.75 and 1,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.06, 3,609.75 and 1,579.09 is: 2,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.06 : 3,609.75 = 1,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.06/3,609.75 = 1,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.06x = 3,609.75 × 1,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.06x = 5,700,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,120.13/2,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.16

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