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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.80, 3,684.30 and 2,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.80, 3,684.30 and 2,135.80 is: 3,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.80 : 3,684.30 = 2,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.80/3,684.30 = 2,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.80x = 3,684.30 × 2,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.80x = 7,868,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,927.94/2,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.01

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