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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.48, 3,669.02 and 2,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.48, 3,669.02 and 2,438.52 is: 3,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.48 : 3,669.02 = 2,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.48/3,669.02 = 2,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.48x = 3,669.02 × 2,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.48x = 8,946,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,966.46/2,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.27

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