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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.37, 3,616.85 and 950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.37, 3,616.85 and 950.13 is: 1,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.37 : 3,616.85 = 950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.37/3,616.85 = 950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.37x = 3,616.85 × 950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.37x = 3,436,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,480.07/2,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.12

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