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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.32, 3,691.92 and 2,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.32, 3,691.92 and 2,264.48 is: 3,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.32 : 3,691.92 = 2,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.32/3,691.92 = 2,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.32x = 3,691.92 × 2,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.32x = 8,360,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,279.00/2,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.05

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