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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.42, 3,911.24 and 2,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.42, 3,911.24 and 2,366.08 is: 3,542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.42 : 3,911.24 = 2,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.42/3,911.24 = 2,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.42x = 3,911.24 × 2,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.42x = 9,254,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,289.57/2,612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.42

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