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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.40, 3,908.40 and 2,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.40, 3,908.40 and 2,480.80 is: 3,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.40 : 3,908.40 = 2,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.40/3,908.40 = 2,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.40x = 3,908.40 × 2,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.40x = 9,695,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,958.72/2,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.36

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