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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.70, 3,611.56 and 2,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.70, 3,611.56 and 2,023.70 is: 3,035.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.70 : 3,611.56 = 2,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.70/3,611.56 = 2,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.70x = 3,611.56 × 2,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.70x = 7,308,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,713.97/2,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.56

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