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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410, 3,612.76 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410, 3,612.76 and 848.92 is: 1,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410 : 3,612.76 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410/3,612.76 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410x = 3,612.76 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410x = 3,066,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,944.22/2,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.59

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