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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.06, 3,623.08 and 1,677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.06, 3,623.08 and 1,677.08 is: 2,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.06 : 3,623.08 = 1,677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.06/3,623.08 = 1,677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.06x = 3,623.08 × 1,677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.06x = 6,076,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,195.01/2,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.73

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