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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.52, 3,308.80 and 2,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.52, 3,308.80 and 2,370.56 is: 3,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.52 : 3,308.80 = 2,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.52/3,308.80 = 2,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.52x = 3,308.80 × 2,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.52x = 7,843,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,708.93/2,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.60

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