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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.48, 3,612.96 and 2,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.48, 3,612.96 and 2,061.26 is: 3,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.48 : 3,612.96 = 2,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.48/3,612.96 = 2,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.48x = 3,612.96 × 2,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.48x = 7,447,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,249.93/2,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.25

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