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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.79, 3,686.57 and 2,433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.79, 3,686.57 and 2,433.75 is: 3,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.79 : 3,686.57 = 2,433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.79/3,686.57 = 2,433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.79x = 3,686.57 × 2,433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.79x = 8,972,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,177.57/2,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.54

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