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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.67, 3,978.87 and 2,310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.67, 3,978.87 and 2,310.23 is: 3,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.67 : 3,978.87 = 2,310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.67/3,978.87 = 2,310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.67x = 3,978.87 × 2,310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.67x = 9,192,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,192,084.95/2,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.92

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