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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.26, 3,707.87 and 2,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.26, 3,707.87 and 2,270.07 is: 3,417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.26 : 3,707.87 = 2,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.26/3,707.87 = 2,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.26x = 3,707.87 × 2,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.26x = 8,417,113.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,113.10/2,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.07

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