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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.75, 3,617.51 and 1,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.75, 3,617.51 and 1,113.51 is: 1,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.75 : 3,617.51 = 1,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.75/3,617.51 = 1,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.75x = 3,617.51 × 1,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.75x = 4,028,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,127.99/2,412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.52

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