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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.10, 3,690.60 and 2,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.10, 3,690.60 and 2,114.80 is: 3,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.10 : 3,690.60 = 2,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.10/3,690.60 = 2,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.10x = 3,690.60 × 2,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.10x = 7,804,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,880.88/2,463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.72

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