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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.46, 3,617.16 and 1,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.46, 3,617.16 and 1,112.94 is: 1,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.46 : 3,617.16 = 1,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.46/3,617.16 = 1,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.46x = 3,617.16 × 1,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.46x = 4,025,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,682.05/2,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.40

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