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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.60, 3,615.90 and 871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.60, 3,615.90 and 871.24 is: 1,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.60 : 3,615.90 = 871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.60/3,615.90 = 871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.60x = 3,615.90 × 871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.60x = 3,150,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,316.72/2,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.86

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