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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.68, 3,616.02 and 2,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.68, 3,616.02 and 2,287.56 is: 3,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.68 : 3,616.02 = 2,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.68/3,616.02 = 2,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.68x = 3,616.02 × 2,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.68x = 8,271,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,862.71/2,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.34

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