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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.82, 3,621.84 and 1,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.82, 3,621.84 and 1,492.80 is: 2,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.82 : 3,621.84 = 1,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.82/3,621.84 = 1,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.82x = 3,621.84 × 1,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.82x = 5,406,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,682.75/2,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.74

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