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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.40, 3,617.10 and 1,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.40, 3,617.10 and 1,925.40 is: 2,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.40 : 3,617.10 = 1,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.40/3,617.10 = 1,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.40x = 3,617.10 × 1,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.40x = 6,964,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,364.34/2,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.10

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