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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.12, 3,616.26 and 950.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.12, 3,616.26 and 950.70 is: 1,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.12 : 3,616.26 = 950.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.12/3,616.26 = 950.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.12x = 3,616.26 × 950.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.12x = 3,437,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,978.38/2,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.88

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