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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,627 and 2,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,627 and 2,010.06 is: 3,017.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,627 = 2,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,627 = 2,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,627 × 2,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 7,290,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,487.62/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.64

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