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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.14, 3,611.30 and 2,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.14, 3,611.30 and 2,259.04 is: 3,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.14 : 3,611.30 = 2,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.14/3,611.30 = 2,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.14x = 3,611.30 × 2,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.14x = 8,158,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158,071.15/2,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.09

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