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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.74, 3,642.46 and 2,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.74, 3,642.46 and 2,210.12 is: 3,299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.74 : 3,642.46 = 2,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.74/3,642.46 = 2,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.74x = 3,642.46 × 2,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.74x = 8,050,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,273.70/2,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.64

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