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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.58, 3,616.02 and 829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.58, 3,616.02 and 829.39 is: 1,244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.58 : 3,616.02 = 829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.58/3,616.02 = 829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.58x = 3,616.02 × 829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.58x = 2,999,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,086.68/2,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.14

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