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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.10, 3,609.09 and 2,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.10, 3,609.09 and 2,251.26 is: 3,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.10 : 3,609.09 = 2,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.10/3,609.09 = 2,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.10x = 3,609.09 × 2,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.10x = 8,124,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124,999.95/2,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.83

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