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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.46, 3,617.58 and 1,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.46, 3,617.58 and 1,240.40 is: 1,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.46 : 3,617.58 = 1,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.46/3,617.58 = 1,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.46x = 3,617.58 × 1,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.46x = 4,487,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,246.23/2,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.57

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