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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.36, 3,619.08 and 951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.36, 3,619.08 and 951.52 is: 1,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.36 : 3,619.08 = 951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.36/3,619.08 = 951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.36x = 3,619.08 × 951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.36x = 3,443,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,627.00/2,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.08

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