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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.56, 3,616.80 and 1,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.56, 3,616.80 and 1,024.20 is: 1,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.56 : 3,616.80 = 1,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.56/3,616.80 = 1,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.56x = 3,616.80 × 1,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.56x = 3,704,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,326.56/2,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.71

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