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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.35, 3,617.41 and 1,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.35, 3,617.41 and 1,024.70 is: 1,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.35 : 3,617.41 = 1,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.35/3,617.41 = 1,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.35x = 3,617.41 × 1,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.35x = 3,706,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,760.03/2,411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.21

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