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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.38, 3,325.77 and 1,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.38, 3,325.77 and 1,362.42 is: 1,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.38 : 3,325.77 = 1,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.38/3,325.77 = 1,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.38x = 3,325.77 × 1,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.38x = 4,531,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,095.56/2,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.83

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