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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.56, 4,007.61 and 2,324.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.56, 4,007.61 and 2,324.61 is: 3,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.56 : 4,007.61 = 2,324.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.56/4,007.61 = 2,324.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.56x = 4,007.61 × 2,324.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.56x = 9,316,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316,130.28/2,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.15

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