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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.60, 3,598.94 and 2,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.60, 3,598.94 and 2,410.40 is: 3,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.60 : 3,598.94 = 2,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.60/3,598.94 = 2,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.60x = 3,598.94 × 2,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.60x = 8,674,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,890.96/2,418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.74

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