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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.58, 3,616.20 and 1,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.58, 3,616.20 and 1,023.90 is: 1,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.58 : 3,616.20 = 1,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.58/3,616.20 = 1,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.58x = 3,616.20 × 1,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.58x = 3,702,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,627.18/2,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.99

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