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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.56, 3,615 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.56, 3,615 and 679.20 is: 1,018.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.56 : 3,615 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.56/3,615 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.56x = 3,615 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.56x = 2,455,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,308/2,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.56

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