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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.60, 3,615.57 and 1,924.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.60, 3,615.57 and 1,924.38 is: 2,885.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.60 : 3,615.57 = 1,924.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.60/3,615.57 = 1,924.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.60x = 3,615.57 × 1,924.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.60x = 6,957,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,730.60/2,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.12

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