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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.87, 3,613.87 and 949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.87, 3,613.87 and 949.45 is: 1,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.87 : 3,613.87 = 949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.87/3,613.87 = 949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.87x = 3,613.87 × 949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.87x = 3,431,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,188.87/2,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.22

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