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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.42, 3,327.75 and 1,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.42, 3,327.75 and 1,363.50 is: 1,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.42 : 3,327.75 = 1,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.42/3,327.75 = 1,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.42x = 3,327.75 × 1,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.42x = 4,537,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,387.13/2,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.63

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