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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.81, 3,611.94 and 1,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.81, 3,611.94 and 1,678.96 is: 2,515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.81 : 3,611.94 = 1,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.81/3,611.94 = 1,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.81x = 3,611.94 × 1,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.81x = 6,064,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,302.78/2,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.46

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