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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.75, 3,616.62 and 949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.75, 3,616.62 and 949.96 is: 1,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.75 : 3,616.62 = 949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.75/3,616.62 = 949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.75x = 3,616.62 × 949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.75x = 3,435,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,644.34/2,410.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.14

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