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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.86, 3,617.08 and 1,025.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.86, 3,617.08 and 1,025.19 is: 1,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.86 : 3,617.08 = 1,025.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.86/3,617.08 = 1,025.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.86x = 3,617.08 × 1,025.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.86x = 3,708,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,194.25/2,411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.48

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