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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.82, 3,611.04 and 1,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.82, 3,611.04 and 1,239.30 is: 1,855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.82 : 3,611.04 = 1,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.82/3,611.04 = 1,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.82x = 3,611.04 × 1,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.82x = 4,475,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,161.87/2,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.51

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