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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.30, 3,695.55 and 2,143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.30, 3,695.55 and 2,143.30 is: 3,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.30 : 3,695.55 = 2,143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.30/3,695.55 = 2,143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.30x = 3,695.55 × 2,143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.30x = 7,920,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,920,672.32/2,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.26

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