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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.05, 3,680.21 and 2,434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.05, 3,680.21 and 2,434.41 is: 3,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.05 : 3,680.21 = 2,434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.05/3,680.21 = 2,434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.05x = 3,680.21 × 2,434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.05x = 8,959,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,140.03/2,470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.11

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