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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.19, 3,618.14 and 1,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.19, 3,618.14 and 1,112.66 is: 1,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.19 : 3,618.14 = 1,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.19/3,618.14 = 1,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.19x = 3,618.14 × 1,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.19x = 4,025,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,757.91/2,411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.61

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