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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.96, 3,630 and 2,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.96, 3,630 and 2,012.06 is: 3,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.96 : 3,630 = 2,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.96/3,630 = 2,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.96x = 3,630 × 2,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.96x = 7,303,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,777.80/2,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.64

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