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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.16, 3,615.37 and 1,437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.16, 3,615.37 and 1,437.95 is: 2,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.16 : 3,615.37 = 1,437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.16/3,615.37 = 1,437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.16x = 3,615.37 × 1,437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.16x = 5,198,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,696.02/2,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.10

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