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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.21, 3,612.68 and 1,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.21, 3,612.68 and 1,316.34 is: 1,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.21 : 3,612.68 = 1,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.21/3,612.68 = 1,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.21x = 3,612.68 × 1,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.21x = 4,755,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,518.48/2,411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.26

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