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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.10, 3,617.55 and 951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.10, 3,617.55 and 951.27 is: 1,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.10 : 3,617.55 = 951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.10/3,617.55 = 951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.10x = 3,617.55 × 951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.10x = 3,441,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,266.79/2,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.26

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