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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.14, 3,683.64 and 2,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.14, 3,683.64 and 2,073.17 is: 3,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.14 : 3,683.64 = 2,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.14/3,683.64 = 2,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.14x = 3,683.64 × 2,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.14x = 7,636,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636,811.94/2,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.48

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