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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.60, 3,627.24 and 2,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.60, 3,627.24 and 2,012.08 is: 3,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.60 : 3,627.24 = 2,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.60/3,627.24 = 2,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.60x = 3,627.24 × 2,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.60x = 7,298,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,297.06/2,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.32

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