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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.48, 3,692.22 and 2,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.48, 3,692.22 and 2,027.72 is: 3,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.48 : 3,692.22 = 2,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.48/3,692.22 = 2,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.48x = 3,692.22 × 2,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.48x = 7,486,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,788.34/2,461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.58

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