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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.34, 3,726.60 and 2,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.34, 3,726.60 and 2,079.10 is: 3,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.34 : 3,726.60 = 2,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.34/3,726.60 = 2,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.34x = 3,726.60 × 2,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.34x = 7,747,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747,974.06/2,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.96

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