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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.36, 3,615.60 and 2,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.36, 3,615.60 and 2,410.08 is: 3,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.36 : 3,615.60 = 2,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.36/3,615.60 = 2,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.36x = 3,615.60 × 2,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.36x = 8,713,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,885.25/2,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.86

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