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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.23, 3,400.29 and 2,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.23, 3,400.29 and 2,106.10 is: 2,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.23 : 3,400.29 = 2,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.23/3,400.29 = 2,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.23x = 3,400.29 × 2,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.23x = 7,161,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,350.77/2,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.48

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