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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.93, 3,618.90 and 1,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.93, 3,618.90 and 1,723.02 is: 2,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.93 : 3,618.90 = 1,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.93/3,618.90 = 1,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.93x = 3,618.90 × 1,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.93x = 6,235,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,437.08/2,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.25

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