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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.16, 3,604.51 and 2,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.16, 3,604.51 and 2,062.70 is: 3,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.16 : 3,604.51 = 2,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.16/3,604.51 = 2,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.16x = 3,604.51 × 2,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.16x = 7,435,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,022.78/2,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.71

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