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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.96, 3,595.52 and 2,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.96, 3,595.52 and 2,177.68 is: 3,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.96 : 3,595.52 = 2,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.96/3,595.52 = 2,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.96x = 3,595.52 × 2,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.96x = 7,829,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,891.99/2,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.62

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