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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.28, 3,615.42 and 678.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.28, 3,615.42 and 678.91 is: 1,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.28 : 3,615.42 = 678.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.28/3,615.42 = 678.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.28x = 3,615.42 × 678.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.28x = 2,454,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,544.79/2,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.37

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