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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.52, 3,326.88 and 1,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.52, 3,326.88 and 1,624.20 is: 2,240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.52 : 3,326.88 = 1,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.52/3,326.88 = 1,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.52x = 3,326.88 × 1,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.52x = 5,403,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,403,518.50/2,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.71

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