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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.37, 3,613.12 and 948.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.37, 3,613.12 and 948.95 is: 1,422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.37 : 3,613.12 = 948.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.37/3,613.12 = 948.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.37x = 3,613.12 × 948.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.37x = 3,428,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,670.22/2,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.47

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