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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.56, 3,332.10 and 1,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.56, 3,332.10 and 1,750.60 is: 2,418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.56 : 3,332.10 = 1,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.56/3,332.10 = 1,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.56x = 3,332.10 × 1,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.56x = 5,833,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,174.26/2,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.84

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