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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.67 and 951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.67 and 951.15 is: 1,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.58 : 3,617.67 = 951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.58/3,617.67 = 951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.58x = 3,617.67 × 951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.58x = 3,440,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,946.82/2,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.84

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