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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.08, 3,618.28 and 950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.08, 3,618.28 and 950.24 is: 1,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.08 : 3,618.28 = 950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.08/3,618.28 = 950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.08x = 3,618.28 × 950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.08x = 3,438,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,234.39/2,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.01

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