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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.73, 3,610.04 and 1,945.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.73, 3,610.04 and 1,945.17 is: 2,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.73 : 3,610.04 = 1,945.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.73/3,610.04 = 1,945.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.73x = 3,610.04 × 1,945.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.73x = 7,022,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,131.78/2,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.66

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