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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.25, 3,682.80 and 2,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.25, 3,682.80 and 2,346.79 is: 3,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.25 : 3,682.80 = 2,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.25/3,682.80 = 2,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.25x = 3,682.80 × 2,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.25x = 8,642,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,758.21/2,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.39

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