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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.46, 3,594.78 and 2,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.46, 3,594.78 and 2,177.18 is: 3,246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.46 : 3,594.78 = 2,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.46/3,594.78 = 2,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.46x = 3,594.78 × 2,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.46x = 7,826,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,826,483.12/2,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.88

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