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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.42, 3,693.33 and 2,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.42, 3,693.33 and 2,451.27 is: 3,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.42 : 3,693.33 = 2,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.42/3,693.33 = 2,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.42x = 3,693.33 × 2,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.42x = 9,053,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,349.03/2,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.59

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