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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.19, 3,613.09 and 949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.19, 3,613.09 and 949 is: 1,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.19 : 3,613.09 = 949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.19/3,613.09 = 949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.19x = 3,613.09 × 949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.19x = 3,428,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,822.41/2,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.64

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