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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.24, 3,621.78 and 2,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.24, 3,621.78 and 2,070.61 is: 3,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.24 : 3,621.78 = 2,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.24/3,621.78 = 2,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.24x = 3,621.78 × 2,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.24x = 7,499,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,284.83/2,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.56

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