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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.37, 3,615.93 and 850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.37, 3,615.93 and 850.58 is: 1,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.37 : 3,615.93 = 850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.37/3,615.93 = 850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.37x = 3,615.93 × 850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.37x = 3,075,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,637.74/2,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.00

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