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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.08, 3,607.90 and 1,482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.08, 3,607.90 and 1,482.60 is: 2,219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.08 : 3,607.90 = 1,482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.08/3,607.90 = 1,482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.08x = 3,607.90 × 1,482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.08x = 5,349,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,072.54/2,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.46

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