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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.30, 3,684.90 and 2,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.30, 3,684.90 and 2,046.20 is: 3,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.30 : 3,684.90 = 2,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.30/3,684.90 = 2,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.30x = 3,684.90 × 2,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.30x = 7,540,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,042.38/2,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.93

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