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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.72, 3,670.31 and 2,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.72, 3,670.31 and 2,473.07 is: 3,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.72 : 3,670.31 = 2,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.72/3,670.31 = 2,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.72x = 3,670.31 × 2,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.72x = 9,076,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076,921.38/2,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.46

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