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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.70, 3,617.55 and 2,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.70, 3,617.55 and 2,277.30 is: 3,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.70 : 3,617.55 = 2,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.70/3,617.55 = 2,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.70x = 3,617.55 × 2,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.70x = 8,238,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,246.62/2,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.95

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