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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.89, 3,670.81 and 2,197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.89, 3,670.81 and 2,197.06 is: 3,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.89 : 3,670.81 = 2,197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.89/3,670.81 = 2,197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.89x = 3,670.81 × 2,197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.89x = 8,064,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,989.82/2,459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.60

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