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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.67, 3,609.16 and 2,311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.67, 3,609.16 and 2,311.29 is: 3,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.67 : 3,609.16 = 2,311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.67/3,609.16 = 2,311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.67x = 3,609.16 × 2,311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.67x = 8,341,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,815.42/2,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.35

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