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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410, 3,305.80 and 2,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410, 3,305.80 and 2,389.20 is: 3,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410 : 3,305.80 = 2,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410/3,305.80 = 2,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410x = 3,305.80 × 2,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410x = 7,898,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,217.36/2,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.27

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