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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.10, 3,614.40 and 949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.10, 3,614.40 and 949.14 is: 1,422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.10 : 3,614.40 = 949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.10/3,614.40 = 949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.10x = 3,614.40 × 949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.10x = 3,430,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,571.62/2,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.82

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