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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.07, 3,671.09 and 2,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.07, 3,671.09 and 2,197.27 is: 3,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.07 : 3,671.09 = 2,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.07/3,671.09 = 2,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.07x = 3,671.09 × 2,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.07x = 8,066,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066,375.92/2,460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.92

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