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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.88, 3,707.19 and 2,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.88, 3,707.19 and 2,313.96 is: 3,487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.88 : 3,707.19 = 2,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.88/3,707.19 = 2,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.88x = 3,707.19 × 2,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.88x = 8,578,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,289.37/2,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.28

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