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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.39, 3,611.15 and 1,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.39, 3,611.15 and 1,992.36 is: 2,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.39 : 3,611.15 = 1,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.39/3,611.15 = 1,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.39x = 3,611.15 × 1,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.39x = 7,194,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,715.79/2,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.64

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