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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.85, 3,600.33 and 2,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.85, 3,600.33 and 2,231.49 is: 3,331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.85 : 3,600.33 = 2,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.85/3,600.33 = 2,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.85x = 3,600.33 × 2,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.85x = 8,034,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,100.39/2,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.09

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