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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.91, 3,617.87 and 1,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.91, 3,617.87 and 1,315.98 is: 1,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.91 : 3,617.87 = 1,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.91/3,617.87 = 1,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.91x = 3,617.87 × 1,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.91x = 4,761,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,037.98/2,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.97

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