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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.40, 4,025.61 and 2,410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.40, 4,025.61 and 2,410.83 is: 3,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.40 : 4,025.61 = 2,410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.40/4,025.61 = 2,410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.40x = 4,025.61 × 2,410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.40x = 9,705,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,705,061.36/2,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.32

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