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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.17, 3,631.67 and 2,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.17, 3,631.67 and 2,109.54 is: 3,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.17 : 3,631.67 = 2,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.17/3,631.67 = 2,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.17x = 3,631.67 × 2,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.17x = 7,661,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,164.11/2,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.62

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