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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.42, 3,616.17 and 1,024.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.42, 3,616.17 and 1,024.95 is: 1,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.42 : 3,616.17 = 1,024.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.42/3,616.17 = 1,024.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.42x = 3,616.17 × 1,024.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.42x = 3,706,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,376.04/2,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.65

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