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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.23, 3,411.33 and 2,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.23, 3,411.33 and 2,114.10 is: 2,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.23 : 3,411.33 = 2,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.23/3,411.33 = 2,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.23x = 3,411.33 × 2,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.23x = 7,211,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,892.75/2,470.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.52

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