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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.36, 3,615.02 and 679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.36, 3,615.02 and 679.08 is: 1,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.36 : 3,615.02 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.36/3,615.02 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.36x = 3,615.02 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.36x = 2,454,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,887.78/2,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.47

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