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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.80, 3,614.55 and 1,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.80, 3,614.55 and 1,021.90 is: 1,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.80 : 3,614.55 = 1,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.80/3,614.55 = 1,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.80x = 3,614.55 × 1,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.80x = 3,693,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,708.65/2,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.42

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