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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.73, 3,617.61 and 1,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.73, 3,617.61 and 1,025.73 is: 1,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.73 : 3,617.61 = 1,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.73/3,617.61 = 1,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.73x = 3,617.61 × 1,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.73x = 3,710,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,691.11/2,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.60

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