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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.05, 3,616.45 and 1,487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.05, 3,616.45 and 1,487.87 is: 2,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.05 : 3,616.45 = 1,487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.05/3,616.45 = 1,487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.05x = 3,616.45 × 1,487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.05x = 5,380,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,799.22/2,410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.65

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