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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.18, 3,614.46 and 850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.18, 3,614.46 and 850.12 is: 1,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.18 : 3,614.46 = 850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.18/3,614.46 = 850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.18x = 3,614.46 × 850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.18x = 3,072,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,724.74/2,410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.89

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