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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.15, 3,325.74 and 1,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.15, 3,325.74 and 1,362.21 is: 1,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.15 : 3,325.74 = 1,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.15/3,325.74 = 1,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.15x = 3,325.74 × 1,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.15x = 4,530,356.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,356.29/2,410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.70

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