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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.74, 3,616.89 and 1,025.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.74, 3,616.89 and 1,025.07 is: 1,537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.74 : 3,616.89 = 1,025.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.74/3,616.89 = 1,025.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.74x = 3,616.89 × 1,025.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.74x = 3,707,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,565.43/2,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.30

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