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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.25, 3,615.74 and 1,240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.25, 3,615.74 and 1,240.94 is: 1,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.25 : 3,615.74 = 1,240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.25/3,615.74 = 1,240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.25x = 3,615.74 × 1,240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.25x = 4,486,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,892.11/2,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.59

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