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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.54, 3,615.74 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.54, 3,615.74 and 679.16 is: 1,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.54 : 3,615.74 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.54/3,615.74 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.54x = 3,615.74 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.54x = 2,455,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,665.98/2,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.72

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