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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.70, 3,623.85 and 2,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.70, 3,623.85 and 2,132.70 is: 3,192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.70 : 3,623.85 = 2,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.70/3,623.85 = 2,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.70x = 3,623.85 × 2,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.70x = 7,728,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,584.90/2,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.71

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