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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.48, 3,585.47 and 2,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.48, 3,585.47 and 2,110.46 is: 3,169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.48 : 3,585.47 = 2,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.48/3,585.47 = 2,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.48x = 3,585.47 × 2,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.48x = 7,566,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,962.54/2,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.44

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