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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.18, 3,685.21 and 2,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.18, 3,685.21 and 2,047.98 is: 3,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.18 : 3,685.21 = 2,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.18/3,685.21 = 2,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.18x = 3,685.21 × 2,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.18x = 7,547,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,236.38/2,460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.76

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