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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.30, 3,615.54 and 871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.30, 3,615.54 and 871.30 is: 1,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.30 : 3,615.54 = 871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.30/3,615.54 = 871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.30x = 3,615.54 × 871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.30x = 3,150,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,220.00/2,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.98

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