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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.94, 3,331.21 and 1,624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.94, 3,331.21 and 1,624.62 is: 2,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.94 : 3,331.21 = 1,624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.94/3,331.21 = 1,624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.94x = 3,331.21 × 1,624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.94x = 5,411,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,950.39/2,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.82

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