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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.15, 3,327.77 and 1,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.15, 3,327.77 and 1,747.76 is: 2,412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.15 : 3,327.77 = 1,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.15/3,327.77 = 1,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.15x = 3,327.77 × 1,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.15x = 5,816,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,143.30/2,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.19

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