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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.12, 3,618.04 and 1,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.12, 3,618.04 and 1,112.59 is: 1,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.12 : 3,618.04 = 1,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.12/3,618.04 = 1,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.12x = 3,618.04 × 1,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.12x = 4,025,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,395.12/2,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.51

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