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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,614.84 and 1,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,614.84 and 1,024.25 is: 1,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,614.84 = 1,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,614.84 = 1,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,614.84 × 1,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 3,702,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,494.75/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.17

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