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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.64, 3,613.48 and 949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.64, 3,613.48 and 949.20 is: 1,422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.64 : 3,613.48 = 949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.64/3,613.48 = 949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.64x = 3,613.48 × 949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.64x = 3,429,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,915.22/2,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.82

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