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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.88, 3,703.28 and 2,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.88, 3,703.28 and 2,121.76 is: 3,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.88 : 3,703.28 = 2,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.88/3,703.28 = 2,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.88x = 3,703.28 × 2,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.88x = 7,857,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,857,471.37/2,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.03

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