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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.70, 3,463.83 and 2,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.70, 3,463.83 and 2,290.36 is: 3,163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.70 : 3,463.83 = 2,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.70/3,463.83 = 2,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.70x = 3,463.83 × 2,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.70x = 7,933,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,417.68/2,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.62

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