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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.40, 3,620.70 and 1,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.40, 3,620.70 and 1,261.80 is: 1,889.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.40 : 3,620.70 = 1,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.40/3,620.70 = 1,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.40x = 3,620.70 × 1,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.40x = 4,568,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,599.26/2,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.88

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