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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.38, 3,623.36 and 2,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.38, 3,623.36 and 2,070.72 is: 3,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.38 : 3,623.36 = 2,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.38/3,623.36 = 2,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.38x = 3,623.36 × 2,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.38x = 7,502,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,953.67/2,419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.19

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