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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.67, 3,463.16 and 2,117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.67, 3,463.16 and 2,117.79 is: 2,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.67 : 3,463.16 = 2,117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.67/3,463.16 = 2,117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.67x = 3,463.16 × 2,117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.67x = 7,334,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,334,235.03/2,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.72

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