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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.06, 3,615.32 and 948.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.06, 3,615.32 and 948.87 is: 1,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.06 : 3,615.32 = 948.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.06/3,615.32 = 948.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.06x = 3,615.32 × 948.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.06x = 3,430,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,468.69/2,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.40

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