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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.73, 3,697.00 and 2,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.73, 3,697.00 and 2,362.63 is: 3,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.73 : 3,697.00 = 2,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.73/3,697.00 = 2,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.73x = 3,697.00 × 2,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.73x = 8,734,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,662.88/2,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.18

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