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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.79, 3,616.31 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.79, 3,616.31 and 679.55 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.79 : 3,616.31 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.79/3,616.31 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.79x = 3,616.31 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.79x = 2,457,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,463.46/2,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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