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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521, 3,479.43 and 2,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521, 3,479.43 and 2,410.30 is: 3,326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521 : 3,479.43 = 2,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521/3,479.43 = 2,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521x = 3,479.43 × 2,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521x = 8,386,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,470.13/2,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.64

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