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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.34, 4,010.13 and 2,411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.34, 4,010.13 and 2,411.55 is: 3,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.34 : 4,010.13 = 2,411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.34/4,010.13 = 2,411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.34x = 4,010.13 × 2,411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.34x = 9,670,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670,629.00/2,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.59

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