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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.60, 3,670.43 and 2,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.60, 3,670.43 and 2,027.60 is: 3,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.60 : 3,670.43 = 2,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.60/3,670.43 = 2,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.60x = 3,670.43 × 2,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.60x = 7,442,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,163.87/2,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.76

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