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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.83, 5,067.36 and 2,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.83, 5,067.36 and 2,411.91 is: 3,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.83 : 5,067.36 = 2,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.83/5,067.36 = 2,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.83x = 5,067.36 × 2,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.83x = 12,222,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222,016.26/3,670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.50

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