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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.86, 3,614.74 and 2,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.86, 3,614.74 and 2,055.46 is: 3,080.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.86 : 3,614.74 = 2,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.86/3,614.74 = 2,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.86x = 3,614.74 × 2,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.86x = 7,429,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,953.48/2,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.59

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