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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.60, 3,664.40 and 2,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.60, 3,664.40 and 2,004.72 is: 3,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.60 : 3,664.40 = 2,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.60/3,664.40 = 2,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.60x = 3,664.40 × 2,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.60x = 7,346,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,095.97/2,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.12

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