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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.25, 3,618.23 and 1,112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.25, 3,618.23 and 1,112.71 is: 1,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.25 : 3,618.23 = 1,112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.25/3,618.23 = 1,112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.25x = 3,618.23 × 1,112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.25x = 4,026,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,040.70/2,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.69

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