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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.95, 3,617.99 and 1,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.95, 3,617.99 and 1,024.34 is: 1,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.95 : 3,617.99 = 1,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.95/3,617.99 = 1,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.95x = 3,617.99 × 1,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.95x = 3,706,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,028.66/2,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.17

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