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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.80, 3,615.12 and 949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.80, 3,615.12 and 949.20 is: 1,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.80 : 3,615.12 = 949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.80/3,615.12 = 949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.80x = 3,615.12 × 949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.80x = 3,431,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,471.90/2,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.37

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