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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.72, 3,326.76 and 1,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.72, 3,326.76 and 1,362.82 is: 1,880.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.72 : 3,326.76 = 1,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.72/3,326.76 = 1,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.72x = 3,326.76 × 1,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.72x = 4,533,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,775.06/2,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.67

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