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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.73, 3,614.85 and 1,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.73, 3,614.85 and 1,824.80 is: 2,735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.73 : 3,614.85 = 1,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.73/3,614.85 = 1,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.73x = 3,614.85 × 1,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.73x = 6,596,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596,360.21/2,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.12

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