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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.28, 3,620.85 and 1,492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.28, 3,620.85 and 1,492.69 is: 2,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.28 : 3,620.85 = 1,492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.28/3,620.85 = 1,492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.28x = 3,620.85 × 1,492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.28x = 5,404,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,806.59/2,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.47

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