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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.70, 5,115.19 and 2,420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.70, 5,115.19 and 2,420.63 is: 3,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.70 : 5,115.19 = 2,420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.70/5,115.19 = 2,420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.70x = 5,115.19 × 2,420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.70x = 12,381,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,982.37/3,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.33

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