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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.34, 3,617.01 and 1,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.34, 3,617.01 and 1,259.34 is: 1,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.34 : 3,617.01 = 1,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.34/3,617.01 = 1,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.34x = 3,617.01 × 1,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.34x = 4,555,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,045.37/2,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.01

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