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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.24, 3,620.76 and 1,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.24, 3,620.76 and 1,486.48 is: 2,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.24 : 3,620.76 = 1,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.24/3,620.76 = 1,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.24x = 3,620.76 × 1,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.24x = 5,382,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,187.32/2,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.05

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