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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.96, 3,325.74 and 1,968.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.96, 3,325.74 and 1,968.50 is: 2,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.96 : 3,325.74 = 1,968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.96/3,325.74 = 1,968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.96x = 3,325.74 × 1,968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.96x = 6,546,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,719.19/2,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.27

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