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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.25, 3,618.29 and 1,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.25, 3,618.29 and 1,024.46 is: 1,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.25 : 3,618.29 = 1,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.25/3,618.29 = 1,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.25x = 3,618.29 × 1,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.25x = 3,706,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,793.37/2,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.29

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