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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.07, 3,667.68 and 2,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.07, 3,667.68 and 2,310.81 is: 3,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.07 : 3,667.68 = 2,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.07/3,667.68 = 2,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.07x = 3,667.68 × 2,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.07x = 8,475,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,297.87/2,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.34

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