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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.08, 3,615.82 and 850.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.08, 3,615.82 and 850.81 is: 1,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.08 : 3,615.82 = 850.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.08/3,615.82 = 850.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.08x = 3,615.82 × 850.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.08x = 3,076,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,375.81/2,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.93

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