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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.38, 3,401.88 and 2,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.38, 3,401.88 and 2,107.24 is: 2,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.38 : 3,401.88 = 2,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.38/3,401.88 = 2,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.38x = 3,401.88 × 2,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.38x = 7,168,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,577.61/2,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.06

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