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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.08, 3,635.21 and 2,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.08, 3,635.21 and 2,110.68 is: 3,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.08 : 3,635.21 = 2,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.08/3,635.21 = 2,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.08x = 3,635.21 × 2,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.08x = 7,672,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,754.49/2,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.32

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