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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.17, 3,325.66 and 1,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.17, 3,325.66 and 1,845.28 is: 2,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.17 : 3,325.66 = 1,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.17/3,325.66 = 1,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.17x = 3,325.66 × 1,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.17x = 6,136,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,136,773.88/2,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.14

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