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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.57, 3,325.15 and 2,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.57, 3,325.15 and 2,236.61 is: 3,083.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.57 : 3,325.15 = 2,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.57/3,325.15 = 2,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.57x = 3,325.15 × 2,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.57x = 7,437,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,074.85/2,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.91

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