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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.14, 3,322.44 and 1,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.14, 3,322.44 and 1,851.58 is: 2,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.14 : 3,322.44 = 1,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.14/3,322.44 = 1,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.14x = 3,322.44 × 1,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.14x = 6,151,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,763.46/2,411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.39

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