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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.31, 3,616.36 and 1,160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.31, 3,616.36 and 1,160.67 is: 1,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.31 : 3,616.36 = 1,160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.31/3,616.36 = 1,160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.31x = 3,616.36 × 1,160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.31x = 4,197,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,400.56/2,411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.71

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