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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.67, 3,627.03 and 2,168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.67, 3,627.03 and 2,168.87 is: 3,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.67 : 3,627.03 = 2,168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.67/3,627.03 = 2,168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.67x = 3,627.03 × 2,168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.67x = 7,866,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,546.55/2,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.37

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