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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.02, 3,698.13 and 2,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.02, 3,698.13 and 2,279.66 is: 3,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.02 : 3,698.13 = 2,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.02/3,698.13 = 2,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.02x = 3,698.13 × 2,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.02x = 8,430,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,479.04/2,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.00

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