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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.84, 3,616.26 and 850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.84, 3,616.26 and 850.90 is: 1,276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.84 : 3,616.26 = 850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.84/3,616.26 = 850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.84x = 3,616.26 × 850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.84x = 3,077,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,075.63/2,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.35

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