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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.45, 3,329.30 and 1,850.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.45, 3,329.30 and 1,850.85 is: 2,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.45 : 3,329.30 = 1,850.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.45/3,329.30 = 1,850.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.45x = 3,329.30 × 1,850.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.45x = 6,162,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,039.53/2,411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.32

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