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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.37, 3,615.24 and 1,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.37, 3,615.24 and 1,316.67 is: 1,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.37 : 3,615.24 = 1,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.37/3,615.24 = 1,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.37x = 3,615.24 × 1,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.37x = 4,760,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,078.05/2,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.01

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