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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.06, 3,410.64 and 2,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.06, 3,410.64 and 2,364.24 is: 3,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.06 : 3,410.64 = 2,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.06/3,410.64 = 2,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.06x = 3,410.64 × 2,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.06x = 8,063,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063,571.51/2,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.88

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