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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,476.23, 3,419.61 and 2,120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,476.23, 3,419.61 and 2,120.10 is: 2,927.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,476.23 : 3,419.61 = 2,120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,476.23/3,419.61 = 2,120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,476.23x = 3,419.61 × 2,120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,476.23x = 7,249,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,915.16/2,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.80

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