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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.87, 3,328.37 and 1,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.87, 3,328.37 and 1,363.93 is: 1,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.87 : 3,328.37 = 1,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.87/3,328.37 = 1,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.87x = 3,328.37 × 1,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.87x = 4,539,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,667.10/2,411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.22

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