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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.84, 3,617.08 and 930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.84, 3,617.08 and 930.72 is: 1,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.84 : 3,617.08 = 930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.84/3,617.08 = 930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.84x = 3,617.08 × 930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.84x = 3,366,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,488.70/2,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.82

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