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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.14, 3,637.63 and 2,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.14, 3,637.63 and 2,113.51 is: 3,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.14 : 3,637.63 = 2,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.14/3,637.63 = 2,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.14x = 3,637.63 × 2,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.14x = 7,688,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,688,167.38/2,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.58

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