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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.14, 3,325.80 and 1,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.14, 3,325.80 and 1,362 is: 1,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.14 : 3,325.80 = 1,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.14/3,325.80 = 1,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.14x = 3,325.80 × 1,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.14x = 4,529,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,739.60/2,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.45

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