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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.17, 3,684.70 and 2,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.17, 3,684.70 and 2,205.10 is: 3,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.17 : 3,684.70 = 2,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.17/3,684.70 = 2,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.17x = 3,684.70 × 2,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.17x = 8,125,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,131.97/2,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.01

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