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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.94, 3,407.33 and 2,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.94, 3,407.33 and 2,118.08 is: 2,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.94 : 3,407.33 = 2,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.94/3,407.33 = 2,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.94x = 3,407.33 × 2,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.94x = 7,217,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,011.34/2,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.76

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