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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.71, 3,629.63 and 2,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.71, 3,629.63 and 2,011.81 is: 3,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.71 : 3,629.63 = 2,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.71/3,629.63 = 2,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.71x = 3,629.63 × 2,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.71x = 7,302,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,302,115.87/2,417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.26

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