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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.30, 3,430.71 and 2,111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.30, 3,430.71 and 2,111.69 is: 2,912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.30 : 3,430.71 = 2,111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.30/3,430.71 = 2,111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.30x = 3,430.71 × 2,111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.30x = 7,244,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,596.00/2,487.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.64

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