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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.17, 3,615.26 and 849.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.17, 3,615.26 and 849.81 is: 1,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.17 : 3,615.26 = 849.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.17/3,615.26 = 849.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.17x = 3,615.26 × 849.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.17x = 3,072,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,284.10/2,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.72

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