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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.60, 3,608.20 and 1,750.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.60, 3,608.20 and 1,750.18 is: 2,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.60 : 3,608.20 = 1,750.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.60/3,608.20 = 1,750.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.60x = 3,608.20 × 1,750.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.60x = 6,314,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,999.48/2,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.68

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