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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.56, 3,610.62 and 2,023.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.56, 3,610.62 and 2,023.00 is: 3,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.56 : 3,610.62 = 2,023.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.56/3,610.62 = 2,023.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.56x = 3,610.62 × 2,023.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.56x = 7,304,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,275.23/2,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.60

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