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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.80, 3,674.08 and 2,215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.80, 3,674.08 and 2,215.04 is: 3,307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.80 : 3,674.08 = 2,215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.80/3,674.08 = 2,215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.80x = 3,674.08 × 2,215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.80x = 8,138,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,234.16/2,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.15

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