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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.80, 3,613.96 and 1,672.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.80, 3,613.96 and 1,672.85 is: 2,506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.80 : 3,613.96 = 1,672.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.80/3,613.96 = 1,672.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.80x = 3,613.96 × 1,672.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.80x = 6,045,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,045,612.99/2,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.68

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