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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.14, 4,212.34 and 2,410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.14, 4,212.34 and 2,410.48 is: 3,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.14 : 4,212.34 = 2,410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.14/4,212.34 = 2,410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.14x = 4,212.34 × 2,410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.14x = 10,153,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,761.32/2,804.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.99

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