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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.52, 3,617.28 and 950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.52, 3,617.28 and 950.82 is: 1,426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.52 : 3,617.28 = 950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.52/3,617.28 = 950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.52x = 3,617.28 × 950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.52x = 3,439,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,382.17/2,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.23

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