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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.40, 3,980.10 and 2,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.40, 3,980.10 and 2,410.40 is: 3,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.40 : 3,980.10 = 2,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.40/3,980.10 = 2,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.40x = 3,980.10 × 2,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.40x = 9,593,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,633.04/2,653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.60

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