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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.56, 3,610.88 and 1,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.56, 3,610.88 and 1,254.40 is: 1,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.56 : 3,610.88 = 1,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.56/3,610.88 = 1,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.56x = 3,610.88 × 1,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.56x = 4,529,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,487.87/2,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.02

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