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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.17, 3,615.07 and 949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.17, 3,615.07 and 949.34 is: 1,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.17 : 3,615.07 = 949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.17/3,615.07 = 949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.17x = 3,615.07 × 949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.17x = 3,431,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,910.11/2,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.93

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