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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.07, 3,620.73 and 2,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.07, 3,620.73 and 2,045.28 is: 3,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.07 : 3,620.73 = 2,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.07/3,620.73 = 2,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.07x = 3,620.73 × 2,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.07x = 7,405,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,406.65/2,417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.79

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