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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.70, 3,679.35 and 2,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.70, 3,679.35 and 2,169.70 is: 3,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.70 : 3,679.35 = 2,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.70/3,679.35 = 2,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.70x = 3,679.35 × 2,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.70x = 7,983,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,085.70/2,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.19

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