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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.89, 3,617.03 and 1,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.89, 3,617.03 and 1,005.06 is: 1,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.89 : 3,617.03 = 1,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.89/3,617.03 = 1,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.89x = 3,617.03 × 1,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.89x = 3,635,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,332.17/2,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.88

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