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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.84, 3,616.17 and 679.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.84, 3,616.17 and 679.42 is: 1,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.84 : 3,616.17 = 679.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.84/3,616.17 = 679.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.84x = 3,616.17 × 679.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.84x = 2,456,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,898.22/2,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.10

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