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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.42, 3,617.15 and 1,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.42, 3,617.15 and 1,113.80 is: 1,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.42 : 3,617.15 = 1,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.42/3,617.15 = 1,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.42x = 3,617.15 × 1,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.42x = 4,028,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,758.02/2,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.70

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