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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.04, 3,697.45 and 2,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.04, 3,697.45 and 2,362.93 is: 3,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.04 : 3,697.45 = 2,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.04/3,697.45 = 2,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.04x = 3,697.45 × 2,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.04x = 8,736,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,800.38/2,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.60

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