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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.37, 3,328.74 and 1,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.37, 3,328.74 and 1,822.05 is: 2,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.37 : 3,328.74 = 1,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.37/3,328.74 = 1,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.37x = 3,328.74 × 1,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.37x = 6,065,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,130.72/2,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.22

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