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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.27, 3,670.06 and 2,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.27, 3,670.06 and 2,370.16 is: 3,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.27 : 3,670.06 = 2,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.27/3,670.06 = 2,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.27x = 3,670.06 × 2,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.27x = 8,698,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,632.52/2,456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.39

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