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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.25, 3,615.38 and 586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.25, 3,615.38 and 586.25 is: 879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.25 : 3,615.38 = 586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.25/3,615.38 = 586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.25x = 3,615.38 × 586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.25x = 2,119,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,516.53/2,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.38

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