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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.36, 3,710.61 and 2,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.36, 3,710.61 and 2,410.31 is: 3,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.36 : 3,710.61 = 2,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.36/3,710.61 = 2,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.36x = 3,710.61 × 2,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.36x = 8,943,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943,738.70/2,493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.02

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