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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.78, 3,615.76 and 679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.78, 3,615.76 and 679 is: 1,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.78 : 3,615.76 = 679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.78/3,615.76 = 679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.78x = 3,615.76 × 679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.78x = 2,455,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,101.04/2,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.38

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