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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.37, 4,010.23 and 2,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.37, 4,010.23 and 2,209.90 is: 3,310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.37 : 4,010.23 = 2,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.37/4,010.23 = 2,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.37x = 4,010.23 × 2,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.37x = 8,862,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,862,207.28/2,677.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.04

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